Nigeria's distinguished female Major-General, Aderonke Kale (Rtd), has passed away at the age of 84.
The confirmation of her demise came from E. O. Okafor, the President of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), who expressed the profound nature of her passing as an "irreparable loss." He emphasized her groundbreaking contributions to both the medical and military history of the nation.
The official statement from AANI reads, "AANI and indeed the nation will continue to remember the remarkable legacy of the iconic Major General Aderonke Kale (rtd) mni, who had been a trailblazer in Nigeria’s medical and military history. May her gentle soul continue to rest in peace, Amen."
Dr. Kale's journey began with medical training at University College, later known as the University of Ibadan, with a specialization in psychiatry at the University of London. The inspiration to pursue psychiatry was sparked by Thomas Adeoye Lambo, Africa’s first professor of psychiatry. Born on July 31, 1939, Kale briefly practiced in Britain before returning to Nigeria in 1971.
Her military career saw her ascend through the ranks, achieving the position of a colonel and serving as the deputy commander of the Nigerian Army Medical Corps by 1990. Initially assigned as the chief psychiatrist to the army, she later became the Director of the Nigerian Medical Corps, holding the position of Chief Medical Officer until 1996.
In recognition of her dedicated service, Kale was promoted to Major-General in 1994 and gracefully retired from the army in 1997. Aderonke Kale was married to Oladele Kale, a professor in preventive and social medicine, and was a mother of five sons, including Yemi Kale, the former Statistician-General of Nigeria. Her passing marks the end of an era, leaving a lasting imprint on both the medical and military landscapes of the nation.
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