Benjamin Maja Adesanya ADEKUNLE, (Brigadier)

Biographical record

Title

Brig. Gen

Surname

ADEKUNLE, (Brigadier)

First Name

Benjamin

Other Names

Maja Adesanya

Gender

Male

Source of Publication

Who is Who In Nigeria (1978)

Date of Birth

26 June 1936

Status

Died

Date of Death

13 September 2014

Place of Birth

Kaduna

Father's Status

N/A

Mother's Status

N/A

Marital Status

Married

Names of Children

had four children

Profession

Politician, retired soldier, businessman;

Education Level

Others

Schools Attended with Dates

Dekina Pri. School, Government College Okene, 1951- 57; attended Officer Cadet Training School, Teshi Ghana, 1858; Officer Cadet Training School Aidershot England, 1959; Sandhurst Military Academy England, 1960-61; Defence Services Staff College Wellington, India. 1964-65

Previous Appointments

appointed aide-de-camp to Sir Akanu Ibiem, Governor of Eastern Nigeria, 1962- 63; promoted adjutant-general Nigerian Army, 1965-66; with the outbreak of the civil war in 1967, he commanded the 6th Battalion of the Nigerian Army In the war fronts and was later appointed the General Officer Commanding Ufa Third Marine Commando; became; Director of Training , Supreme Headquarters Lagos, May J969 - July 1076; served as military commandants Port of Lagos In 1970.

Have you ever been a member of any political party?

N/A

Social Clubs

Island Club, the Yoruba Tennis Club.

Other Relevant Information

Adekunle was known for his high military intelligence and leadership quality hence he was nicknamed the 'Black Scorpion'. He was a sterling performer around whom many myths were spun during the Nigerian Civil War, where he was the commander of the Third Marine Commando of the Nigerian Army. His removal and replacement by then Colonel Obasanjo and subsequent retirement from the Nigerian Army remains a source of controversy till today.

Source

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Adekunle

Source

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Adekunle