Oyewole Diya
Oyewole Diya | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 2015–2019 | |
| Constituency | Somolu Federal Constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1960 Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Died | August 9, 2024 (aged 63) Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Party | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Oyewole "Wole" Diya (20 August 1960 – 9 August 2024) was a Nigerian politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives, representing Somolu Federal Constituency of Lagos State. A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he also served two terms in the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Somolu Constituency I, before his election to the National Assembly.He was the younger brother of military leader ( Chief of staff) General Oladipo Diya.[1][2][3][4]
Early life
Diya was born on 20 August 1960. He was the younger brother of Nigerian military officer Oladipo Diya.[5]
Political career
Diya served as a member of the House of Representatives, where he represented the Somolu Federal Constituency of Lagos State in the 6th (2007–2011) and 8th (2015–2019) National Assemblies. He also served two terms in the House of Assembly Lagos state, representing somolu constituency l.[6]
Death
Diya died on 9 August 2024, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Ikeja, Lagos State.[7][8][9][10][11]
References
- ↑ Abiodun, Alao (9 August 2024). "BREAKING: Ex-Rep member, Wole Diya dies few days to 64th birthday". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ Reporter, Alao Abiodun | Senior (9 August 2024). "BREAKING: Ex-Rep member, Wole Diya dies few days to 64th birthday". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ↑ "Former lawmaker, Wole Diya is dead". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ↑ "Hon. Diya Oyewole biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ↑ "Okowa, George mourn ex-CGS, Oladipo Diya". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 27 March 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ "Former house of reps member Wole Diya dies few days to 64th birthday". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ Okojie, George (11 August 2024). "Sanwo-Olu Mourns Former Federal Lawmaker Wole Diya". Leadership. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com (9 August 2024). "Ex-lawmaker Wole Diya dies few days before 64th birthday". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ↑ Okojie, George (11 August 2024). "Sanwo-Olu Mourns Former Federal Lawmaker Wole Diya". Leadership. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ↑ "Diya would be remembered for standing with people during June 12 – Adefuye | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ↑ Nigeria, Advocate News (9 August 2024). "Ex-Rep member, Wole Diya dies few days to 64th birthday". The Advocate. Retrieved 28 July 2025.