On Wednesday 20th January 2022, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, decorated his son, Adeboye Obasanjo with the rank of Brigadier General following his promotion from the rank of Colonel .

The event took place at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Army Engineering Corps, Lagos.
Chief Obasanjo is himself a retired Army General, former Military Head of State and two term Civilian President.

It was a moment of joy and more of a reincarnation of one’s self while still alive. A father’s proud moment.

Adeboye holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Electronics) degree from the Nigerian Defense Academy and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Mississippi Valley State University, USA.

He also holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration & Information System from Jackson State University, USA.

He also holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the University of Ibadan. Not many Generals have been alive to decorate their children as Generals.