Ogbomoso Valiant Club commiserates with family over 'transition of oldest military veteran, Col Adeniran'

Ogbomoso Valiant Club commiserates with family over ‘transition of oldest military veteran, Col Adeniran’

Late Col Adeniran (rtd)

Femi OGUNLANA

Members of the Ogbomoso Valiant Club (OVC) have expressed heartfelt condolences over the demise of Col. Adegboyega Adeniran (rtd), which sad event took place today, January 16, 2026.

In the condolence message signed by its president, Rear Admiral Jacob Adekunle Ajani (rtd), and who is Aare Mayegun of Ogbomosoland, the the death of Col Adegboyega Adeniran who died at 87 has been described as a great loss not only to Ogbomosoland and Oyo State but to Nigeria as a whole.

Described as the oldest military veteran in Ogbomosoland until his death, OVC, made up of military officers, police officers and other allied forces of Ogbomoso origin (serving and retired), stated that Col Adeniran made a huge mark in the Nigerian Armed Forces and in his service to humanity generally, asserting that would make him unforgettable.

“We received with shock the transition of a revered military officer Col. Adegboyega Adeniran (rtd), which sad event occurred early this morning January 16 2026. His death is a great loss not only to Ogbomosoland his hometown but to Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole,” the release stated.

“OVC accorded him high regards being the oldest military veteran from the land. He made a very huge mark in the Nigeria’s Armed Forces as a frontline officer during the Nigeria’s Civil War (1967 – 1970). His exploits in that war remains indelible. He participated gallantly in many combats to liberate many towns in the stronghold of the secessionists. And in civil life he further made remarkable contributions as a businessman, educationist and modern farmer. His pioneering role in founding the first private primary/nursery and secondary schools in Ogbomosoland (Ayoka Memorial Nursery & Primary School and Adeniran Memorial Grammar School) will remain etched in the fabric of Ogbomoso. An iconic figure, selfless, he would remain unforgettable.”

The group recalled that in recognition of Col. Adeniran’s contributions to promoting unity and peace in Nigeria, it bestowed a Distinguished Award on him in 2024 during its tenth anniversary saying he was an icon.

“Our Distinguished Col. Adegboyega Adeniran was a proud recipient of the OVC Distinguished and Meritorious Service Award for gallantry and contributions to the unity, peace and development of Nigeria which held during its Tenth Annual Anniversary of November 2024. He is truly an icon of military and humanitarian service.”

OVC also submitted that “On behalf of the people of Ogbomosoland we commiserate with his family. We mourn his passage and pray God will grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss. But we cherish his professionalism as a soldier, he will continue to be an inspiration to all, and his death is really a celebration of gallantry and bravery.”