Nigeria’s first female major general, Aderonke Kale, has died at the age of 84 in London. E. O. Okafor, the president of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), confirmed Kale’s death in a statement released on Thursday. While mourning her departure, Okafor described her demise as an “irreparable loss,” adding that burial arrangements would be announced by her...
There are a number of Nigerian women who have shaped Nigeria’s history with their contributions and achievements. They have significantly contributed to the socio-political and economic development of the country. As part of the International Women’s Day celebrations, we are spotlighting Nigerian women who have made their marks in their different fields at different times with their ‘firsts.’ Here are...