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By Nasir Kura
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the former military administrator of Ogun state and Chief of General Staff (CGS), Lieutenant General Oladipo Diya (rtd), on his 75th birthday on April 3, 2019, highlighting his many years of meritorious service to the nation.
The president also felicitated with family members, friends, professional colleagues and associates of the former Number Two man, whose military career saw him successfully handling sensitive and strategic leadership positions as General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Commandant, National War College from 1991 to 1993 and Chief of Defence Staff.
He said Diya’s gallantry, rich intellectual background and penchant for research contributed to the structure and operations of the Nigerian Army, especially in tackling security challenges within the country, and the West Coast region.
The president said the nation has benefitted from Diya’s wealth of knowledge, wisdom and experience, and urged him to stay relevant by providing counsels to military formations and officers.
He prayed that the almighty God would grant Diya longer life, good health and continue to bless his family.
