Oyewole Diya

Oyewole "Wole" Diya (20 August 1960 – 9 August 2024) was a Nigerian politician and lawmaker. He served as member of the House of Representatives, representing the Somolu Federal Constituency of Lagos State. He was the younger brother of military leader Oladipo Diya.[1]

Political Career

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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.[2]

Death

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Diya died on 9 August 2024, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Ikeja, Lagos State.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Abiodun, Alao (9 August 2024). "BREAKING: Ex-Rep member, Wole Diya dies few days to 64th birthday". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Former house of reps member Wole Diya dies few days to 64th birthday". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  3. ^ Okojie, George (11 August 2024). "Sanwo-Olu Mourns Former Federal Lawmaker Wole Diya". Retrieved 3 January 2025.