The family of Nigeria’s late former Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya, has announced plans for his burial.
Diya, number two to the late General Sani Abacha, died in the early hours of March 26, 2023.
In a statement on behalf of the family, Prince Oyesinminlola Diya said that after consultations and meeting, the burial rites had been scheduled to begin on July 26, 2023, with a Night of Tributes.
This, he said, would be followed by a Service of Songs on July 27, 2023, and Christian Wake on July 28, 2023.
The final burial rites on July 29, 2023, he said would consist of Church Services, lnterment, Reception/Entertainment and final laying to rest, with a Thanksgiving Service to follow on July 30, 2023.
The statement, released on Wednesday, said further details would be made available in due course, including specific venues of the burial programmes.
It added: “Please remember us in your prayers, especially our mother, his dear wife, Otunba (Mrs.) Josephine Onoimuoko Diya (JP).”
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