Former CGS, Oladipo Diya, for burial July 28

The late former Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Oladipo Diya, will be buried in July 29.

Diya, number two to late General Sani Abacha, died on March 26, 2023.

However, in a Wednesday statement on behalf of the family, Prince Oyesinminlola Diya said after consultations and meeting, the burial rites have been scheduled to begin on July 26, 2023 with a Night of Tribute.

This will be followed by a Service of Songs on July 27, 2023 and Christian Wake Keep on July 28, 2023.

The final burial rites on July 29, 2023 will consist of Church Services, lnterment, Reception/Entertainment and final laying to rest, with a Thanksgiving Service to follow on July 30, 2023.

The statement added, “Further details will be made available in due course, including specific venues of the burial programmes.”