Diya Loses Wife To COVID-19

Former Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Oladipo Diya (Retd.) has lost his second wife, (Chief) Mrs. Folashade Diya, to ravaging Coronavirus, the family has announced.

A report revealed that members of the General’s household are presently under isolation.

In a statement released by Olawale Adekoya, Special Adviser (Media & Strategy) to Gen Diya, the late Mrs. Diya died on Monday.

“With grief in our hearts but gratitude to Almighty God, we announce the transition onto eternal glory of Chief Mrs. Folashade Diya (JP), wife of His Excellency, Lt. Gen. Oladipo Diya (Rtd); whose death occurred on Monday, May 18, 2020. She was aged 66,” the statement reads in part.

Reading further, the statement said, “Madam Folashade Diya was preparing and looking forward to her 66th birthday celebration on May 23rd 2020 (this week). But as man proposes, God disposes; six days ago, she took ill and was taken to the hospital, where she took her last breath on Monday, May 18.

“Otunba Folashade Diya dedicated her life to the emancipation of humanity and service of the Almighty God.

“She was a devout Christian, a loyal and dedicated wife, a loving mother, an alluring grandmother and a passionate chorister at United African Methodist (Evangelical) Church, Abule Ijesha, Yaba, Lagos. She was a chorister who sang and danced for the Lord all the way.

“Fondly called Mumsie, Chief (Mrs) D.F. Diya was a model of love, compassion and generosity until her very last moments. Her mission was one that made a great difference in the lives of many people.

“She was a silent operator who always made things work out positively: disciplined, focused and straight forward.

“In spite of her privileged position as the wife of a former Military Vice President in the country, she didn’t live the life of celebrity or ostentation. Rather, she adopted a humble life of dedication to God.”

National Wire prays the Lord comforts the entire Diya family at this period of grief.