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.

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

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

Two years gone but still fresh in our memory.
May God almighty perfect everything you left behind.

Is two years already. Time passes by but your memory is still fresh. Thank you for everything thank you for been someone I can always smile when I think about. For all the life lessons, am grateful May God keep protecting the beautiful family you left behind. You have left your print on the Earth you will always be remembered. I can go on and on and I won’t be able to control my tears. There are many milestones I have achieved and would have loved to hear your praises but I know you are proud of me. That alone makes me strive to become a more better person. Keep resting. You are forever missed… 

Keep resting Regular!

Amazing friend and brother. 
Still like a bad dream!

Rest on Clemento

May your soul continue to rest in perfect peace, amen. Posthumous Happy Birthday Sir.

Forever in our hearts.
Rest on gallant General.

Adieu boss. Posthumous happy birthday sir. Continue to rest on sir. I miss you boss.

A thousand words won't bring you back sir, I know because I've tried; neither will a thousand tears, I know because I've cried, all I do is remember the wonderful memories you left us with.
It gladdens my soul that your impact was felt world wide, I know and strongly believe that the legacy you've laid down can never fade away.
I can't help myself shedding tears anytime I remembered the day you spoke to me about my aspiration to apply for The Nigerian defence academy,although death never allowed you render the help you promised,will there ever be anyone to guide and mentor me the way you'll do? Will there ever be anyone who'll be like a father to me?. Day by Day I'm getting there sirrr.
I'll always remember you sir as long as I breathe...
Rest on Father.!!!

It still looks fresh in my heart just like yesterday, I couldn’t believe it when I had a challenge in the Army but no godfather to call, may God preserve your soul till we meet again

May God almighty continue to rest his soul.

Though you are gone from this world but i still remember your coaching while we are in the Nigerian Defense Academy. You are such amiable and a gentleman officer. Continue to Rest in Peace Oga Apere.

"Kullu nafsu zaikatul maut" .All souls must have a taste of death.
Happy posthumous birthday to a legend, a warrior, a brave hunter in the jungle of thousands demons.
You came, you saw and conquered.
May the good Lord forgive all his sins and grant him paradise.
Continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord.

Happy post humors birthday sir. Continue to RIPP sir.

Airbourne,

Happy birthday!! Wanted to call and wish u a happy birthday but alas!!! Rest In Peace brother

its still sounds like a bad dream that cannot be relayed . A journey of a lifetime! Rest on Adedayo.

Dateline Sunday October 3, 2021 at about 10am a friend called me. My heart skipped a bit because I know that he won't call normally at that time. I was in church.

I picked the call

Tunde, where are you? He asked rhetorically.

He started crying.

We lost Clemento!

Two weeks earlier, I've sent an unreplied msg to General Clement Adedayo Apere and very unlike him. I got worried when I read his last WhatsApp dp message and pulled a call across to him and yet no reply!

Clemento was a patriot to the core. A super brilliant General with deep sense of patriotism. Super humble, deeply humane and always helpful. He was naturally a silent member of our Poly group but with deep sense of commitment. He was the only one who has paid his annual dues for the year 2022!!!

When his father passed away few years ago, I called him to commiserate with him and he invited us to join him in Saare in Kwara State for the funeral. That was a tough one because of its long distance from Lagos. The invitation was accepted and three of us from his A/L class attended.

The road to Saare was quiet lonely and dusty...

We stayed closer ever since and I discovered an amazing guy Clemento was.


I lost a very dear friend
The Nigerian Army lost one of its finests
The Nation lost one of its most patriotic

It's so hard to say GOODNIGHT General Clement Adedayo Apere

Rest in peace

Our beloved ‘General’, the memory of our last meeting will stay with me for the rest of time. You were indeed an officer and a gentleman, and this sudden departure has left us speechless. You were that epitome of a gentle and quiet spirit. While this is tough for us to accept, we find peace in the truth that we shall meet again. Until then, Sarah and your beloved children will remain under the shadow of the Almighty

Devastating news! Dear brother you are sorely missed. The sweet memories you have left in the minds of many serve as a standard for us to follow. Rest on in strength and peace.

Gone too soon!
It was a privilege to have met you whenever you came over to Ireland to visit your beautiful family.
While many here may know you as a soldier, I know you as my dearest friend’s husband, a man who would move heaven and earth for his family, a father who believed in his children and do anything for them
May God grant your family the fortitude to bare this loss.

With heavy heart and the belief that God knows best and can't be queried l write this. Captain Clement Dayo Apere, heavens gain and our loss, a very humble, amiable, caring husband and father. Rest in the bosom of our Lord and saviour till we meet to part no more. Adieu

My dear Dr Apere,our supervisor, Prof B. K. Jha, is grieving for loosing a fine academician in you. We also that had the opportunity of researching alongside you under same supervisor have lost a true friend. But we give glory to God, for our lost is heaven's gain. Rest on till we meet at Jesus feet to part no more.

Sir, i am appalled that i will be writing this so soon after paying you a visit just last September.
Words failed me because i honestly can't still come to terms that you have gone so soon. In you i saw a leader, father figure and a mentor who listens.
Death took you away when the nation needed you most sir. We cannot question God. He alone knows it all. Those who worked closely with you like me will always feel the pains of your demise sir.
A special forces general is gone. The special forces family will forever miss you sir.
Continue to rest in peace sir.
Adieu sir.
Capt FC Ndukwe

Oh death! You are wicked!! You thought you have succeeded in stealing a brother, boss, friend and mentor from us but you lie, for we have the assurance that our beloved General Clement Apere has reunited with his maker. Gone home to rest in peace, although sooner than we hoped and prayed for but very accomplished and eventful life that positively impacted all lives that crossed his path. May God rest your soul and give your family the strength to carry on. Adieu sir.

I heard so much about you from your brother Theo.

From the way he always spoke about you, it was clear that you were a big brother that he was VERY proud of.

You did him proud.

You did your family proud.

And you did the nation proud.

That's why your sudden demise is particularly painful.

At a time when the nation really needs you.

But what can we say?

We can only trust that the Almighty God will work out this tragedy not only for His glory, but for the ultimate good of all you have left behind - most especially your wife and your children.

Adieu gallant soldier.

Adieu.

May your soul rest in perfect peace.

Uhmmm God knows the best .May the lord comfort those he left behind amin

What can I say what can I say what can I say what can I say!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT HAS BEEN CRIES AND CRIES FOR ME. I TRIED TO CONSOLE MYSELF AND OTHERS. I JUST CAN NOT AGREE THAT YOU LEFT US SO SO SO SO NOW
Why!!! why!!!!!! it should not have been you not you no not you.
I can not understand God. I just refuse to take it that he has to go so soon.
I was looking at many things he could have done, prospects but ...

Its hard to believe that you have gone to join the Saints. I remember the last time we met was in in 2016 when we hosted you to a dinner in Abuja to felicitate with you on your well deserved promotion to a General in the Nigeria Army. Your are such a versatile and eloquent officer and despite your position you remained very humble . May God grant you eternal rest and comfort the family left behind. Adieu, the people's General.

My mentor, my general I started working with you since 2016, you personally choose me to be your orderly cus you new am capable of protecting you, you thought me a lot especially how to respect everyone around me, time conscious, you send me to South Africa for training as a father of a special forces, Sir am very sorry that I couldn’t protect you from the spirit of dead but God knows the best, Rest In Peace sir, I really miss you!

Dear Sir, Brother, Gentleman, Patriot,

You came , you lived, you served, you led. Thank you for the inspiration you were. May your legacy ring loud and very long after you. May your family and loved ones be comforted and consoled in our Lord Jesus. Rest in Perfect Peace. It is well

Duty, decency, reliability, honour, dignity & respect, these are all the qualities that My Mentor not only held in high self esteem but practiced everyday during the time on earth, everyday after serving tea ☕️ at the office and sometime I see how exhausting work can be, Bt never has he ever complained, he does his work with pride and humility, if humility was human then that was him, when I called that I have been shortlisted and will become a lieutenant, I could feel the joy and happiness at the other end of the phone, all the memories are what I hold dear and will cherish for the rest of my life. am grateful for everything, he has always stood behind me and made it possible for me to get to the height I have attained today, he has always watched over me like a guardian Angel, he has led me on this journey of life like a father would, he has advised me, he has counseled me, i’m broken I’m sad, I’m in pain Bt I am grateful I met a rare gem like him. I promise to keep the fire burning , I lack the right words to say at this point , I just wished I could say goodbye to a man that cares a lot about me, I’m eternally grateful, rest on sirkeep resting in the Blossom of the Lord , till we meet to part no more Brig Gen CA Apere you are a HERO.

Though we’ve not met in person, but when we spoke on phone first you spoke to me like a son, it’s so sad we didn’t get to see before your demise sir, I’ve always wished to be commissioned so I could pay you a proper compliments sir, but well God’s Knows best, Continue to rest your in perfect peace, Brigadier General Clement Apere

My heartfelt condolences to the family and may the Almighty God grant repose to the beautiful soul of our departed General. Rest on in the bossom of the Lord my broda.

General!
The breaking news of your Unbelievable, unexpected & mysterious demise come as a shock to most of us and up till now, still seems you travelled or on duty as usual, to return soon.
But if truely.., You've.'fought your good fight, You have finished your course, & have kept the faith:." Then, I wonder who'll fill this great vacuum you're leaving behind.
But I only pray & trust God that your children 'll live & follow this humbly, cheerfully, friendly, lovely, peacefully, goodly & Godly *Legacy* you're leaving behind, in Jesus name!
We will surely or already missing u now! We love you, even in death, but seems Jesus loves you more & knows why your exit now!
Sleep on!
God's General! Army General!! People's General!
Pastor Banji Dokun

Apere, I'm sad that you are gone. I feel It is just too soon for you to leave, but I surrender everything to the will of God.

My memory of you during our academy days remains very fresh. You were jovial and friendly, with great empathy. Your dedication to the military profession made me and our course mates to tag you, "Army Job Apere". Though I lost touch with you after our commissioning as officers, news of your excellent professional performance in the field was available to me.

Dayo, I'm just not composed yet to write enough tribute to you because I'm still in shock. Please bear with me.

May God forgive you of any shortcoming and grant your soul perfect peace.

Adieu, Apere.

Meeting you and knowing you made me truly understand that there are angels on earth, you played a vital role in my life and promised we were going to see and talk about the future, it hurts so much to come to the realization that you're truly gone. If humility was a person, it should be you... I texted you a happy new month message and awaited your reply, unfortunately, it was the news of your death I got you'll be greatly missed but trust me your legacy lives on️

Gone too soon. Apere Igbagbo Omo Baba Pastor you will surely be missed. You were a trail blazer, determined officer and an achiever. As your neighbour and colleague, the news of your passing away came as a rude shock because we talked few days before your demise. My wife was also shocked and could not believe the news until I confirmed it. I pray that God should grant your family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss. Rest on brother in the blossom of the Lord. Adieu Brig Gen Clement Adedayo Apere.

May your soul Rest In Peace sir and may God forgive your shortcomings. Ameen

Forever in our minds, humility personified person, heaven Gained. RIP Sweet brother general clement adedayo Apere. Rest on. Hnmm

My dear friend, Dayo. I lack the words to say at this time. But the few I have, weigh me down with great emotion.
You were not only a wonderful coursemate, great friend, a great neighbor, but a true soldiers soldier, and above all, a fantastic Dad and husband.
I wish …… would not bring you back. But we are rest assured that you are resting at the bossom of the Lord Almighty .
Your legacy will live forever my friend.
We miss you sorely.
Farewell my friend. 

TRIBUTES TO LATE BRIG GEN CLEMENT ADEDAYO APERE

Dayo, I am still trying to get to terms that you are no longer with us. I somehow believe that someone will just come and wake us all from this bad dream. You were indeed a friend for all season; much more closer than a brother. You epitomized hardwork, selflessness, integrity, presence, cerebral, a true professional soldier, loyalty to our nation and to our God. I sometimes imagined were you derived your energy and courage from. But now I know that you were indeed a man on a mission and you needed all the courage and decisiveness to accomplish your goals,,,yes goals are time bound. 

You were never afraid to voice out what you believed in. You were a voice for the voiceless, especially for your subordinates and those too weak to speak for themselves...and you paid the price. You were never happy whenever any of your friends were going through difficult and challenging situations, even though you might be going through the same situation yourself. You told me countless times that "Wale, don't worry; everything will be alright. Don't allow this setback to define you". You were a source of encouragement to us all. You gave us your all. With you there was never any dull moment. 

Apere Igbagbo. Omo Baba Pastor. People like you are scarce to find. You came, you fought the good fight successfully and I am confident you are now in a better place with your Saviour and Lord. There is no doubt that I will miss you very dearly. I am also confident that the Lord will preserve the wonderful family you left behind. You laboured for them and wanted the best for them. I know your labour will not be in vain.

I celebrate you now and always CLEMENT ADEDAYO APERE. Your legacies live on in our hearts. Rest in peace my dear brother and friend till we meet at Jesus feet, amen.

I did not meet you in person but my husband Oga Mako told me a lot of good things about you sir. On the day we received the news of your death in fact my husband was turn apart throughout that day he was down because of the shock he cancel the sunday school lesson he was supposed to teach everyone on that date.

I just wanted to say continue to rest in peace beside God Almighty and don’t sleep too much sir, look back to check on your family and I pray God Almighty to comfort your wife and children in Jesus name amen

My dear Brigadier General Dayo Apere the news of your passing on to Glory was shocking n painful. We lost 2 PHD holders yourself n Biodun Bada within a month of each other. Our loss Heavens gain. May the God of all Comfort see your wife, children ,siblings and the larger family and us your childhood friends through the pain. Who are we to query or question God? He knows All things and everything He does is for our Good. He obviously do not want you to wallow in pain. Goodbye God's favorite. Shalom Shalom. We thank God for you

A shocking news to all of us that are associated with the family. A great loss to the nation! Still trying to come to terms and wondering why, why and why? "Death, you breezed your
whispered breath and then took a precious soul
like a passing owl"
May the Lord console the family. Rest General.

Dear Brigadier General Clement Adedayo Apere. I never got to meet you in person after so much I heard about you. I went ahead to find details about you and since then I hoped and prayed that you'll be granted another chance so I'll get to meet you. All I'll say about you from all I heard is this "you're a brave man with a heart of true service". Live on general, God is still a good God! Amen.

Dear Brig-Gen Dayo Apere, you were not only a man of timber and caliber but also a very great friend and coursemate that will forever be dear to our hearts. You were a man of great boldness and yet a man of gentle spirits. I feel sad that you have gone so early but I also rejoice because I know that you have not really gone but transcended to a greater existence. I am also glad because I know that it is not about how long but how well and you have done really well in all spheres of life and your legacy is transgenerational. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace ‘OMO PASTOR’ because YOUR LEGACY LIVES ON.

Don't know what to say ...but God Almighty will accept your soul and grant you eternity in Jesus mighty name amen .
 
May God Almighty grant us the family the fortitude to bear the loss in Jesus mighty name amen.
Till we meet at the feet of our Lord Jesus
Amen!

Tribute to Brig. General Clement Adedayo Apere. Just like that, you're gone. It's unbelievable and just unexpected. But God understands better than we do. Though your departure was sudden and shocking, your impact on this earth will forever keep smiles on the faces of those who have met with you. As a family friend, we're saddened but take solace that you've gone to rest in the bosom of of your creator! We acknowledged that you can not read this tributes, but we do know that for those who will get to read the piece, Brig. Gen. C. A. Apere was a good man.
We will miss you, for ever in our heart. Rest in perfect peace.
Olutope Adegbite Dokun.