Nigerian Legion Gets New Commandant In Kwara

Mr Olusegun Omolale has been appointed and decorated as the new Commandant, Corps of Commissionaires of the Nigerian Legion, Kwara Command.
Omolale was sworn in and decorated by the Assistant Commandant-General (ACG) of the legion in charge of North Central Zone, Daniel Joel, on Friday night.
Omolale replaced Prof Olasehinde Ibikunle, who has completed his tenure.
He described members of the Nigerian Legion, especially members of the executive, as one big family, saying “we joke, we do banter, but at the same time, we remain focused on fighting a battle and I know we are going to win together.
“We are moving forward together by the Grace of God. To the other officers and men of the Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires, I will refer you to what Prof Olasehinde told us that this is just the beginning and the foundation.
“We are told that he laid a German foundation and God will sustain us, God will sustain us and guide us.
“I will not want to dwell much in praising my immediate past Commandant, but I must mention to you that if not for him and his persuasion, I see the task of becoming a commandant as very gigantic.
“If you are not a man, if you are a man with jelly liver, you may not be able to support to become a commandant.”
He said that the work of serving humanity is based on what you believe, adding that the philosophy of the Nigerian Legion is in tandem with his goal to serve selflessly, and to serve humanity at whatever capacity
He said that the Legion in Kwara is facing a lot of challenges, such as office accommodation, operational vehicles and fund.
“On funding, I am happy the federal government is thinking in that direction,” he said, adding that in Kwara, “we operate a self-account system.”
The new commandant said Nigerian Legion is in collaboration with the wife of the Governor to reach out to widows of the fallen soldiers, adding that the widows benefitted from palliatives distributed.