Brigadier General Clement Adedayo Apere, (1967 - 2021) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Let the memory of Brigadier General Clement be with us forever.

54 years old
Born on March 12, 1967 in Nigeria
Passed away on October 2, 2021 in Nigeria

This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Brigadier General Clement Apere, 54 years old, born on March 12, 1967, and passed away on October 2, 2021. We will remember him forever.

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October 8, 2021

Egbon mi,we prayed earnestly that God should leave you with us, we had so much confidence that our prayers were answered so much so that we were thinking of your thanksgiving service, for the victory over the sickness that held a Brigadier General on his sick bed for days. You fought in different war zones countries and territories and came back, but alas! You surrendered to the cold hands of death in just few weeks of sickness. Little did we know that God said you were too good to be left here on earth that he needed you to be with him. We take solace in the comfort of the scriptures that says WE WILL MEET AGAIN. Sleep on egbon mi till we meet to part no more. Your beloved wife, children, brothers, sisters, friends and well wishers will certainly miss you
Pst Paul Adepegba

October 8, 2021

My deepest condolence to the Aperes, please heart and take comfort in the RESURRECTION hope (John 5:28,29). Please be strong for all of us and the kids ESPECIALLY.

October 8, 2021

This life is a stage.
General, gone to the great beyond?Only God will fill this vacuum that your absence has created.
May God give Sarah grace and wisdom in times like this.
Trully our times are in His hands.
Omalor, be strong for those beautiful children and trust God.
God knows best
FOREVERMISSED

October 8, 2021

Dear Brother Dayo, Your legacy lives on, you will forever be missed, we love you but Jesus loves you more, continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus untill the resurrection day.

October 8, 2021

Dear Brig Gen Dayo Apere, may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace, amen.

October 8, 2021

Dayo, u were one in a million - yr kind is hard to come by. Sarah & the children are inconsolable....What would you have me do or say to them at a time like this??? It’s just like a dream to me still. You were a unique & good person, impeccable gentleman, fantastic husband to my sister, trusted friend, ‘big man’ yet very simple, dedicated to service of our nation, generous, compassionate & God fearing.
Rest In Peace & power gallant General!!!
Forever in our hearts!

October 8, 2021

It's so heartbroken to know you departed this sinful world dear uncle. "How I wish it wasn't true". You left a vacuum in the family that only God can fill. You will forever be in our hearts uncle Dayo. Till we meet again

October 8, 2021

Rest In Peace Sir. I wish this was a dream but I trust that you are in a better place. My prayer is that God should keep your wife, kids and family in Jesus name.

October 8, 2021

The last time we met was when you came to my Office in the Bronx, New York with your wife, two Sons and two daughters on Monday 04/24/2017 between 3pm and 4pm. Your death is a shock but God knows better.
Rest in peace my friend.
Col.(Dr.) Gabriel Isioye ( US Army )

October 8, 2021

So sad to lose you when we needed you most
God knows best and we take solace that you are resting peacefully in His bosom.
Goodnight General.

October 8, 2021

Clement words cannot express how much we will miss you.

October 8, 2021

I received the news of your demise with a rude shock. You were indeed a gallant Officer of the Nigeran Army. Your death is a colossal loss to the entire country but my consolation is that you have paid your dues to the nation. It's my sincere prayer that the Lord will give your family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
Rest on, the great general!

October 8, 2021

It's shocking and heart breaking to hear of your departure to the great beyond. You never showed any sign of sickness on the 13th of August 2021 when you called me and we spoke for 14 minutes 08 seconds. In fact, u had to call 3 times due network issues. A gallant officer and very friendly one indeed you were right from 1986 in Academy. May the Good Lord comfort your family and friends including the members of AFN and your troops in OPWS. Sleep on brother. I will surely missed your beautiful soul.

October 8, 2021

Big brother and boss, you are such a wonderful man that always want progress of his junior. Sir, I will miss your word of advice. May soul continue to rest in peace.

October 8, 2021

"Tears fall freely over the death of a brother Weeping for eternity would not convey the depths of my feelings of loss." Continue to rest in peace brother. May almighty God give all of us the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

October 8, 2021

With a heavy heart. So sad I am doing this. Writing this tribute is so heavy. But I want this to be the memory I have of you.
Back in the days... 1994/1995 we shared beautiful memories in Kaduna. Dalet barracks to be precise. You kept the the distance of your friend Ben in far away Liberia so close. You shared the beautiful experience of your passing out from the amphibious training in Jaji as a paratrooper when you finished as an Air borne trainee with me. You dragged me along to witness the passing out. Seeing you jump from the air is one lasting memory as long as that was, I will keep for ever.
You encouraged me to stay strong in the relationship telling me Ben will come. Even when I don't seem to understand how loving a military man could be so emotional draining.
Oga Apere... You are sorely missed.
I wished I had told you I appreciate you while you were here.
May the good Lord comfort your immediate family and loved ones.
Rest on sir.

October 8, 2021

Dear Gen. Clement Apere, you came, you saw and you conquered. May the memory of the good life you lived continue to be a blessing to the family and you left behind.

October 8, 2021

Dayo, Dayo, Dayo... words fail me!
Be at rest, sleep in the Lord, until we meet to part no more!

When your wife and children call on you, make sure you look back and take care of their prayers.

You will be missed but will be remembered forever!

October 8, 2021

Sir, this is one particular death that I've asked God, why? Regardless of His Omnipotent, Omniscient & Omnipresent status!!! Papa God, why why why now? God, where is your bounty of mercy? I asked God several questions without pretences but in this my painful solitary moment, the only assurance I receive fm God is that *IT IS WELL WITH YOUR SOUL* Truly, God knows best!
My years together with you 've spanned over 3 decades & it's quite needless for me to travel that memory lane. However, I can't easily forget my last moment with you on 8 August 2021 when you came to visit me & my family. As we shared drinks to reminiscent over life, career, family & what providence has in stock for us; Madam brought her delicacies but I received an important call, wherefore I left everything behind, saluted you & went for the call From Above!!!
You spent time with my family & lavished them with gifts. As I returned late in the night we spoke! Sir, your last visit was truly a blessing & profound farewell as you left my house with the best of every good gift that you came with.
Gen Dayo Apere, you were an all round excellent man. A very humane gentleman officer with exceptional courage & candour! I am deeply pained that you left us in a stealth & no one saw it coming! I don't know how Sarah & the children will handle this unceremonious void you ve left behind! My prayers & every support will remain with them! Rest on Sir until we meet you with the Commander of the Host in Heaven!!!

October 7, 2021

I did not meet you in person but recieved a word from God Almighty concerning you a few years ago that prompted us to all pray for you, But I have been asking God why didn't he speak this time around BUT He alone knows it all.The pastor,church, your wife and children must all be asking the same question, In all this is one thing I know, you are back to your maker from you came from. I and my wife (peace Olasoji) join with everyone to say be at peace until we meet at the masters feet. Adieu The General, I pray God comforts all those you have left behind.

October 7, 2021

It's hard to take, very shocking and unexpected. We believe in the sovereignty of God. The bibles says he takes the righteous away to be spared from evil ISA 57vs1. I pray the lord will comfort the families you left behind. May your soul rest in peace.

October 7, 2021

May the Lord comfort his family. May his soul rest in Peace. Sleep well!

October 7, 2021

Clement! It is hard to believe that you are gone so soon. I remember you during our YOC in Jaji 1993 you and Late Oguntimilehin having just returned from a UN mission in Yugoslavia we used to call you 'aka Samboha' remember? Then we parted ways and met yet again in Freetown 1998, I left you there and handed over my room and mattress in Morray Town to you. Years later in 2007 we met yet again in Ojo cantonment when you were CO and you hosted me for tombola and accommodated me in your guest house for the night then we had breakfast in your house next morning where I had the privilege of meeting your family for the first time. Our parts crossed again in 2014 when I visited Ibadan and met you during your Strategic Masters Course in UI. That was the last time I saw you. These are fond memories that will remain indelible in my heart.
My joy is that your later days were well spent in the vine yard of the lord of cause the reason they call you 'Omo Pastor'. Adieu my friend and coursemate I know you are in a better place now rest well.

October 7, 2021

Gen Apere you came, saw and conquered. Your versatility while as a cadet in NDA and an officer is worthy of emulation. You were an example to me and highly cherished. You exhibited confidence and courage in your undertakings while serving in the Nigerian Army. Oga Apere you will greatly missed. Rest in peace my beloved senior officer.

October 7, 2021

The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: Their courage nerves a thousand living men. Share community will surely miss you. May Almighty God comfort your family and grant you eternal rest.

October 7, 2021

Your departure has continued to be a dream and rude shock. Words are insufficient to express my grief and wonders how your family feel now. You are such a beautiful personality that will remain in my heart always. You are surely missed but I give in to the Almighty God decision to call you home, please rest on at His bosom. We shall meet by God's Grace at His feet to part no more. May Almighty God in His infinite Mercy grant your wife and the children the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and may He be with them always, in Jesus Christ Mighty Name Amen.

October 7, 2021

I write with a very heavy heart.......
Words cannot express how much you are missed Sir...
I pray the Almighty forgives all your shortcomings and grant you eternal rest..Amen.

October 7, 2021

It has been difficult for us to understand and painful for us to accept that you are no more. The only thing that has kept us standing is our knowledge of God as being sovereign and unquestionable. We thank God for even the short time He gave you on this side of the living, we thank Him for the beautiful family He blessed you with, for the giant strides He enabled you to make in this life, for the heights He lifted you to, for the joy you brought to many lives, and for the impact He allowed you to make in your military career, before this final call. We submit to God. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace, and may the Lord God watch over and keep your wife and children and your entire family, in Jesus name.

October 7, 2021

If tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not here to see,
If the sun should rise you find your eyes all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you
And each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand.
He said my place was ready, in heaven far above
And that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But as I turned and walked away a tear fell from my eye.
For all my life I’d always thought, I didn’t want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much left yet to do.
It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays the good ones and the bad.
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while,
I’d say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized that this could never be,
For emptiness and memories would take the place of me.
When I thought of worldly things I might miss come tomorrow
I thought of you and when I did my heart was filled with sorrow.
When I walked through heavens gates I felt so much at home.
God looked down and smiled at me from his great golden throne
He said, “This is eternity and all I’ve promised you”
Today your life on earth has passed but here life starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last
And since each day is the same there’s no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn’t do.
You have been forgiven and now at last you’re free.
So won’t you come and take my hand and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts with out me don’t think we’re far apart,
For every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.
---May Almighty God grant you peace dear brother.

October 7, 2021

We have sincerely and untimely missed you Sir, Brig. Gen. C.A. Apere. Death snatched you from us when you are mostly needed. But who are we to question Him(God), we believe this is your own appointed time to exit this sinful world and we've accepted our fate.
May your gentle and humble soul rest in perfect peace Sir.

October 7, 2021

Oga Sir, I once had the privilege to serve under you, having heard so much about you before then. You were courageous, selfless, full of great ideas and highly knowledgeable, yet considerate and humble. The news of your death was a rude shock to me and my family but we cannot question God. May your gentle soul continue to rest with the Lord. We will surely miss you. Good night Sir!

October 7, 2021

Lover of God and his creatures, a very commited general that fought for his country(Nigeria) and the world at large. Continue to rest at the right hand of the Almighty God. We love you but God loves you most. Good night Sir.

October 7, 2021

Tribute to an amiable in-law
Had opportunity of meeting you during Baba's burial ceremonies. Your calmness throughout the programmes didn't in anyway reflected the power you willed as a top military man.
Your humility was massive. Your memories will forever remain with us. Pray God to blissfully rest your beautiful soul.
Rest on the General. The Apere family, home and abroad and all that are connected to the family in one way or another will definitely miss you, Share and Babanloma communities will surely miss an illustrious son, Kwara will forever miss you and by extension Nigeria has once again lost a dependable General and one of defenders of her territories.
Once again, I say a-tear-ladden Good night to a very dear brother.

October 7, 2021

Adieu sir May your footprints in the sands of time remain an indelible memorial for generations to come so that as many as were not privileged to cross paths with you on this side of eternity will not miss out of the blessing you were to humanity. Your memory will forever be cherished. RIPP sir.

October 7, 2021

Airbourne! Like I have always called you. You are truly one in a million!!
I still don’t understand…. Every time I see your pictures, the memories come and the tears follow. Your amazing sense of humor and philosophical view of life, your take-charge attitude, your “overstrategy” as I would joke, your impatience with imbeciles, your humility, your friendship, your brotherhood, your kindness to even strangers, your openness, your prudence, your dislike for lousiness, your attention to detail, your settling only for the highest standard and quality, your taste for only specific brand-loyality, your love for your family, your love for academia, your love for photography, your love for humanity, your love for probity, for travel, for adventure, for the military, for life, for the nation, for nothing but the best and finally, for Christ….

Words fail me. I still don’t understand but the Lord knows best. May the Lord have mercy on your soul. Go in peace Dayo! You were too much and will be missed every day…

Olumide “Omo Ajayiobe” like you would often hail.

October 7, 2021

Gen Apere, you came and contributed your quota. The time you spent with us seem so little. But the legacy you left behind speaks for itself. Sleep well in the bosom of your creator. May your gentle soul rest in piece.

October 6, 2021

It's so painful that those that give us awesome memories have now become the memory. You will always be in our hearts. Adieu, gallant soldier.

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April 13

I was privileged to know you sometime in 2015 as a Corper at Ojoo Barracks, 2 Division Cantonement, Ibadan. Your exemplary lifestyles depict you're not just a soldier but a soldier with difference. I got to know about your demise today from a friend you assisted to serve in the barracks then despite her physical challenge..You are one of the very few soldiers I cherished. May your gentle soul continue to rest easy General, Adieu.

January 16

On 15 January 2024 - Armed Forces Celebration & Remembrance Day.

It has taken me almost 3 Years to write a tribute to my dearly beloved General Adedayo Apere, my senior officer, my friend, my mentor & my confidant.

In 1988, when our paths crossed at the Nigerian Defence Academy, you showed me so much kindness while still instilling the required discipline & rigour needed to groom an Officer Cadet into an officer. I felt safe under your tutelage that your putty was constructive and not wickedness despite your insistence that “ Don’t allow Cadet Olugbode talk”.

As commissioned officers in 1995/6, you were in the Amphibious School & l was onboard NNS Ayam in Calabar and our friendship took a senior-junior brother dimension including knowing your then girlfriend & later wife - Madam Sarah.

You appeared on my wedding day without me sending an invitation and took charge of the sword party as if it was pre-arranged. I kept hearing “move back, move back’ to the guests who all wanted to get in the way of the sword party drill.

Next, you were directed to return from the UN in New-York to Nigeria for the higher management of defence course @ NDC - Nigeria. I had a deep feeling of unfairness about the abruptness of your recall & handed you my almost brand new Peugeot 406 to use for the Course. As expected, you maintained the car & returned it in perfect condition on completion of your course. That was quintessential General Dayo Apere.

Then, it was the series of Counter Insurgency/ Counter Terrorism postings all over Nigeria that made our professional friendship deeper as l constantly had conversations on possible tactics & plans l had observed in India & Asia as Defence Adviser. Your not been around to have gotten your well deserved rank of Major General in the Nigerian Army is a pain l feel daily but know that you are God’s General in Heaven now, Amen.

To Madam Sarah & the Children you left behind, l can see that Almighty God has an eternal plan of protection & provision despite our human inability to provide the succor of your passing to the entire family.

Till we meet to path no more @ the feet of Jesus Christ, Adieu & Fair Winds

My Egbon & Friend Sun re o

October 2, 2023

An irreplaceable friend and best Nigerian Army General gone to be with the Lord two years ago. Always in our minds for your records and achievements, footsteps that are indelible, rest on General of the Lord, till the resurrection

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Òmò Pastor......2years gone like a flash!!! You're gone, but definitely not forgotten.

Missing you each passing day. Sleep well my dear friend and brother from another Mother.

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We won’t forget u Dayo - Forever in our hearts ♥️

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His Life

LIFE AND TIME OF GENERAL CLEMENT ADEDAYO APERE

October 13, 2021

LIFE AND TIME OF GENERAL CLEMENT ADEDAYO APERE

Brig Gen Clement Adedayo Apere was born on 12 March 1967 in Tarkwa, Ghana. He hails from Share in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. He attended Bishop Phillips’ Academy Ibadan for his secondary education and started his military career in September 1986 at the Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna as a member of the 38 Regular Combatant Course and was commissioned in September 1991 into the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps.

Gen Apere attended all relevant career courses commensurate with his rank in the Nigerian Army.

A few of them are:

Young Officers’ Course Infantry, Airborne Course, Company Amphibious Operations Course and Special Warfare Course. Others are; Junior Staff Course, Senior Staff Course at Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji- Kaduna and Quetta Pakistan, he also had his Strategic Course at the National Defence College Abuja.

The senior officer’s career spanned across command, operational and instructional appointments. Notably, he was Platoon Commander 29 Infantry Battalion Nguru Yobe State, Company Commander and Commanding Officer 149 Battalion Ojo Lagos State, Instructor Nigerian Army Amphibious School Calabar, Senior Instructor Special Warfare Wing Nigerian Army School of Infantry jaji Kaduna State, Directing Staff Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji Kaduna State, Chief of Staff Nigerian Army Directorate of Automated Data Processing Bonny Camp Lagos, Deputy Director Combined Services Doctrine, Training and Doctrine Command Minna Niger State, Chief of Staff 82 Division Nigerian Army Enugu State and Commander 27 Task Force Brigade Buni Yadi. Gen Apere was the Pioneer Commander 707 Special Forces Brigade in Makurdi Benue State, Commandant Nigerian Army Special Forces School Buni-Yadi Yobe State and he was a Deputy Director at Defence Space Administration Abuja before his last appointment as Force Commander Operation Whirl Stroke.

The Senior Officer served in several units and formations; notable among them are: 29 Motorised Battalion, 149 Battalion, Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Nigerian Army Amphibious School, Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command, Headquarters 82 Division Nigerian Army and Defence Space Administration.

During the course of his career, Gen Apere bagged several honours and awards. These include the Forces Service Star, Meritorious Service Star, Distinguished Service Star, Passed Staff Course Dagger, Fellow Defence College, Command Medal and Field Command Medal.

The senior officer was a veteran in operations having participated in several operations both within and outside the country. These include United Nations Protective Force in the Old Yugaslavia, ECOWAS Monitoring Group in Sierra Leone, United Nations Assistance Mission in Sierra Leone, Operation Harmony in Bakassi Peninsula, United Nations Mission in Liberia, Department of Peacekeeping Operations at United Nations Headquarters in New York and Operation Lafiya Dole. It is worthy to state that while he was at the UN Headquarters in New York, he was responsible for all United Nations peacekeeping missions in Asia, Middle East and Western Sahara.

The erudite General Apere had a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics, Masters of Science Degree in Art and Science of Warfare from the University of Baluchistan Pakistan, Masters in Strategic Studies from the University of Ibadan, Masters of Science Degree in Mathematics and Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.

The senior officer had several academic publications to his credit. He has published Series of Peer-Reviewed Papers in Several International Journals Focusing on the Flow of Electrically Conducting Fluid in the Presence of Magnetic Field.

The senior officer was happily married to Mrs Sarah Iquo Apere and the union was blessed with four children-Chesna Ademi Apere, Chemdiya Ayomi Apere, Chevonn Aanumi Apere and Clement Adedayo Apere II.

He is also survived by his brothers, sisters, aunties, uncles, nephews and nieces.

The General, popularly known among his peers as APĘRĘ IGBAGBO, ADEDAYO OMO BABA PASTOR enjoyed Photographing Nature, Listening to Classical Music and Computer Troubleshooting.

General Clement Adedayo Apere will be fondly remembered for his hard work, uncommon Intelligence, valour, erudition and being forthright. A great Warrior who was never afraid of taking calculated risks for the love of the Nation.

"Great men never die, for the good works and good names they make will remain till eternity"

Adieu, GREAT GENERAL. Forever in our hearts, till we meet to part no more.

TRIBUTE TO A SPECIAL VALUED FRIEND GENERAL APERE

December 1, 2021

I first met Brigadier General Clement Apere about 20 years ago when he came to Ireland to see the wife and their new-born daughter. The nature of my work for God as a church Pastor, afforded me the privilege to meet various kinds of human beings. I saw in General Apere, a rare gem, the best soldier with humility, honesty, reliable and genuine love for his wife and children.

My relationship with General Apere developed greatly because of the above and his love for God as a Christian. His military career did not stop him from reading PHD in Mathematics from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.

It was one of the greatest shocks of my life to hear the sudden passage to glory of my friend and brother. I find it very hard to believe that you are gone so soon, words cannot describe my feelings, my heart is broken with this great lost. I remember my last discussion with you in September this year, all was well with you then, but my Friend you left uninformed. The vacuum you left is very had to fill my dear general.

My only consolation about your passing is found in the word of God,

(1st Thess 4: 13-14 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him)

Although we are meant to believe that you are gone, but not forgotten. Good Night my general.

Pastor Okechukwu A. Osim

October 7, 2021

The World made us believe you left us. But we take solace in the beautiful memories you left behind. You came, you prepared to give your best service to the Nation. But God knows best. Rest on APERE IGBAGBO. You will ever remain fresh in our memories.

October 7, 2021

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