President Bola Tinubu expressed his condolences to the Kale family, the Nigerian Army, and the medical community in Nigeria following the passing of Major-General Aderonke Kale (rtd).
In a statement released by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, President Tinubu described Kale as a pioneer and a significant loss to the nation.
βMajor-General Aderonke Kale was a trailblazer 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,β Tinubu said.
President Tinubu prayed for the peaceful repose of the late officer and urged her family to take comfort in the unparalleled legacy she leaves behind.
Kale was a recipient of numerous awards for her exceptional contributions to the field of medicine and was also known for her philanthropic endeavors, positively impacting many lives.
The late Kale, who passed away at 84, is widely acclaimed as the first female Major-General in the Nigerian Army and the first female Commander of the Nigerian Army Medical Corps. She retired from the Nigerian Army in 1997.
