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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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 )

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.

Clement words cannot express how much we will miss you.

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!

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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!

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!!!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.