President Bola Tinubu expresses heartfelt condolences to the Kale family, the Nigerian Army, and the medical community in Nigeria following the demise of Major-General Aderonke Kale (rtd), mni, at the age of 84.<\/p>\n
This was contained in a statement signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) in Abuja today.<\/p>\n
Major-General Kale, renowned as the first female Major-General in the Nigerian Army and the inaugural female Commander of the Nigerian Army Medical Corps, retired from her distinguished military service in 1997.<\/p>\n
Describing her as a pace-setter, President Tinubu laments the profound loss, stating, “Major-General Aderonke Kale was a pioneer in her field. She embodied the courage, professionalism, capacity, and resilience of the Nigerian woman. She thrived and conquered where many feared to tread. She was a towering figure; an inimitable role model.”<\/p>\n
The President offers prayers for the peaceful repose of Major-General Kale’s soul and encourages her grieving family to find solace in the unparalleled legacy she leaves behind.<\/p>\n
Major-General Kale, a recipient of numerous awards for her contributions to the medical field, is remembered not only for her groundbreaking achievements but also for her philanthropy, leaving a lasting and positive impact on the lives of many.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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