The Nigerian Army has described the passing to glory of Major General Aderonke Kale (rtd) on  Wednesday, November 8, 2023, as a great loss.  
Army spokesman, Brig. General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement yesterday, extolled the late Kale for her selfless services to the nation and humanity.

He said:”The shining veteran of the Nigerian Army exuded unequalled commitment, diligence and unquestionable loyalty which paved the way, as she steadily rose through the ranks to become the first female officer of the Nigerian Army to attain the enviable height of Major General. 
 
“The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant  General Taoreed Lagbaja, while expressing his commiserations on behalf of officers, soldiers and civilian staff of the Nigerian Army to the family, relations and friends of the deceased Senior Officer, described her demise as a great loss to the Nigerian Army and the military community as a whole. He added that her legacies in the selfless service to Nigeria and humanity will remain indelible in the hearts of many.  

“General Lagbaja prayed for the repose of her soul and the fortitude for the family to bear the irreplaceable loss.”