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GEN BENJAMIN ADEKUNLE, ONE OF NIGERIA MOST BRILLIANT AND DEDICATED MILITARY OFFICER…..

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In August, 1977, that’s three years after he left the Nigerian Army, Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle, told Muyiwa Adetiba, a journalist:
“I had been labelled as a legalised murde3er by the society called Nigerians.

Right now, I will do any job that will lead to the saving of souls of fellow Nigerians. Not that I regrët my period as a soldier, or my kill!ng days as some people would like to refer to it. But there are certain times when you need to do some reassessments. To be a soldier can be a cūrse in that you are branded. People look at you as if there is no good in you, as if you are just a bløød-thirsty cãnnibāl.”

Some have argued that Benjamin Adekunle’s success in Eastern Nigeria during the battle to keep the country as one was partly because he once served as Aide-de-Camp to the Governor of the Eastern Region, Sir Akanu Ibiam, in 1962. They argue that he might have mastered the terrain before he was deployed to the battlefield. Others say he only showed his passion as a soldier. He was just 31 when the wãr started.

Born in Kaduna, Nigeria; his father was from Ogbomoso, Oyo State. He completed secondary education at Government College, Okene and enlisted in the Nigerian Army in 1958 and commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant on 15 December 1960.

During the Civil Wãr (1967-1970), he led the amphibious assāūlt on Bonny Island in July 1967 (sometimes called the ‘Bonny landing’), one of the early successes for Federal førces.

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– He commanded Operation Tiger Claw, captūring the important Biafran port of Calabar.

– Under his command, the 3rd Marine Commando Division (which he renamed to underscore its amphibious/riverside operations) achieved many victories in riverine and coastal areas: taking control of places like Escravos, Burutu, Urhonigbe, Owa, Aladima, Bomadi, Patani, Youngtown, Koko, Sapele, Ajagbodudu, Warri, Ughelli, Orerokpe, Umutu, Itagba Uno.

– His forces’ operations were strategic in cutting off Biafra’s supply routes via coast and riverine areas, helping to isolate Biafra.

In 1972, he was promoted to Brigadier and was put in charge of decongesting the Lagos ports, a significant logistical/economic task, and succeeded in reducing congestion. He retired from the Nigerian Army on 20 August, 1974. He was 38 then.

He said in the interview with Adetiba: “I wanted to do 22 years in the Army. I only did 14.”

He passed away on September 13, 2014 at age 78.

MAY HIS UNITY SOUL CONTINUE TO REST IN PERFECT PEACE. AMEN

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A WORD OF WARNING: NEVER LET YOUR SUCCESS MAKE YOU LOOK DOWN ON PEOPLE.

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Since you are not feeding anyone, you should never see anyone as being beneath you.

Having money does not make you more human.
Having a degree does not make you more valuable.
Having a big position does not give you the right to disrespect people.

Today, you may be comfortable while someone else is struggling. But life can change unexpectedly. Never use your current advantage to humiliate someone who has less than you.

True greatness is not measured by what you have in your bank account, the car you drive, or the position you occupy.

Your real character is revealed by how you treat people who cannot give you anything in return.

Be humble. Be respectful. Treat people with dignity.

You are not better than anyone simply because you have more than they do.

💬 Do you agree? What do you think makes a person truly great?

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BEING EDUCATED SHOULD NEVER MAKE YOU LOOK DOWN ON AN UNEDUCATED PERSON.

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Education should give you knowledge, but character determines how you use that knowledge.

Not everyone had the opportunity to attend school or earn academic qualifications. Some people learned through life, work, family, hardship and experience.

Having a degree does not make someone more valuable than the person without one.

Your education should make you more humble, not more arrogant.

Respect the cleaner.
Respect the farmer.
Respect the mechanic.
Respect the trader.
Respect the labourer.
Respect everyone.

Because the person you look down on today may have life lessons you will never learn in a classroom.

Education is powerful—but humility is priceless.

💬 Do you agree? Can someone be highly educated but still lack wisdom?

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When Love of Money Turns Children Into Family Expectations

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Too much love of money can sometimes create unrealistic expectations within families—and some children end up feeling valued only for what they can provide financially.

In many African families, parents make enormous sacrifices to give their children a better life. They work hard, pay school fees, provide food and shelter, and sometimes go through serious financial difficulties to ensure their children have opportunities they never had.

There is nothing wrong with parents hoping their children will become successful.

However, problems can arise when financial success becomes the main measure of a child’s worth.

Some children grow up hearing constant comparisons:

“Look at your mates.”

“Your friend has already bought a car.”

“When will you build your own house?”

“After everything we spent on your education, what have you achieved?”

For some young adults, these expectations can become a heavy emotional burden.

When expectations become pressure

Parents naturally want their children to succeed, but every child has a different journey.

One person may become financially successful at 25. Another may struggle until 35 or 40 before finding stability. Someone else may choose a modest career that provides a peaceful and responsible life rather than great wealth.

Success should not always be measured by cars, houses, expensive clothes or the amount of money someone sends home.

Parents can encourage ambition while still reminding their children that their value is not determined by their bank balance.

Children also have responsibilities

At the same time, children should not use this discussion as an excuse to avoid responsibility.

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When parents have sacrificed for their children, appreciation matters. Adult children should make reasonable efforts to support their parents when they are able to do so.

The challenge is finding a healthy balance between gratitude and pressure.

Parents should not expect their children to solve every family problem, while children should not completely forget the people who sacrificed for them.

Love should come before money

A family becomes stronger when financial discussions are balanced with understanding, communication and genuine affection.

Parents can tell their children:

“Work hard. Build your future. Be responsible. We want you to succeed—but we will still love and support you when life becomes difficult.”

That message can make a huge difference.

Money is important. Financial stability is important. Supporting one’s family is important.

But a child’s worth should not be reduced to how much money they can make or how much they can give to their parents.

What do you think?

Should parents expect their adult children to become financially successful because of the sacrifices they made raising them?

Or should parents simply encourage their children to build their own lives while offering support without attaching financial expectations to their love?

👇 Share your opinion in the comments. Let’s have a respectful conversation.

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