By Abiola Olawale
A former lawmaker who represented Somolu Federal Constituency of Lagos State at the House of Representatives, Wole Diya is dead.
Diya, a two-term representative of Somolu Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber, passed away in the early hours of Friday, August 9th, 2024, at the age of 63 years.
He died a few days before his 64th birthday which is expected to come up on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024.
The New Diplomat reports that Diya was a younger brother to former Chief of Defence Staff, Late General Oladipo Diya.
His passing has also been confirmed by the Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Oluwaseun Osiyemi in a statement issued on Friday.
Osiyemi said: “It’s deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Honorable Wole Diya, a rare gem and a true champion of the community.
“A man with an unwavering commitment to public service as well as a party loyalist leaving an indelible mark in the hearts of many.
“Honorable Diya was not only a dedicated party man but also a visionary leader who tirelessly advocated for change and development in our society.
“His kindness, wisdom, and integrity will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.”
