The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), condoles with former Chief of General Staff, Lt. Gen. Oladipo Diya (retd.), over the death of his wife, Folashade.
The Presidency said Buhari prayed that the almighty God will comfort the family.
“The President joins family members, friends and associates of Chief Folashade Diya, particularly members of the United African Methodist (Evangelical) Church, in mourning the devout Christian, who dedicated her time on earth to serving God and working for the good of others.
“President Buhari affirms that the wife of the former Chief of General Staff lived to encourage and inspire many on faith in God, demonstrating love, kindness, and generosity through focus on helping the underprivileged, and counselling many.
“The President prays that the soul of the departed will find rest in God”, a statement by Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said on Wednesday.