Image caption: Dr Oaldeji (president Ogbomoso Recreation Club) and late Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle
Benjamin Adekunle, a true Nigerian hero – Ogbomoso Recreation Club
Yinka ADETUNJI
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Ogbomoso Recreation Club (ORC) has hailed the late Commander of the 3rd Marine Commando during the Nigerian Civil War Brigadier Benjamin Adesanya Adekunle as a true war hero and an exemplary leader of men.
Brigadier Adekunle who was Asipa of Ogbomoso died on September 14, 2014 at the age of 78.
This year marking his 10th memorial anniversary, the family rolled out series of activities to mark the milestone including visit to an orphanage home, empowerment programme, public lecture and so on .
The club expressed support for the family noting Adekunle reflected the true Ogbomoso spirit.
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This was contained in a press statement signed by the president of the ORC Dr Akin Oladeji Johnbrown and made available to ogbomosoinsightonline.com.
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“The president and members of Ogbomoso Recreation Club identifies with the family and friends of Brigadier General Benjamin Adesanya Maja Adekunle (Retired) on 10th year remembrance anniversary and the inaugural Benjamin Adekunle’s Memorial Leadership lecture.
“The Black Scorpion was truly a hero of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and much more a symbol of leadership and valiance worthy of being remembered.”
