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Distinguished Military Leader

Major General OO Arogundade

Leadership · Emotional Intelligence · Humanity

A life defined not just by rank, but by purpose.
Not just by command, but by influence.
Not just by discipline, but by depth.

Chartered EI Professional Poet & Author Public Speaker Certified Life Coach
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Major General OO Arogundade in full military dress uniform
30+ Years of Service
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Major General Arogundade at rest
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Poetry Anthologies
His Story

A Life of Purpose
and Depth

Major General Dele Arogundade is not defined by a single path.

He is a rare convergence of discipline and imagination — a soldier trained in the rigours of warfare, yet guided by the quiet power of emotional intelligence, thought, and reflection.

From the structured halls of military training to the boardrooms of leadership development, his journey reflects a life lived intentionally — one driven by purpose, resilience, and an unyielding commitment to human growth.

An engineer by training, a strategist by profession, a chartered emotional intelligence professional by certification, and a mentor at heart — he has spent decades not only defending a nation, but shaping minds and influencing lives across Africa and beyond.

To encounter his story is to witness the balance between strength and sensitivity, logic and creativity, command and compassion.

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Profile & Credentials

Discipline Meets
Distinction

With a career spanning over three decades, Major General OO Arogundade embodies excellence across military service, academia, emotional intelligence, and human development.

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Military Rank & Current Post

  • Major General, Nigerian Army
  • Commander, Command Engineering Depot, Kaduna — May 2025 to date
  • 37th Commandant, NASEME, Auchi, Edo State
  • Chief of Army Staff Commendation Letters & Invention Medals
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Professional Certifications

  • Chartered Emotional Intelligence Professional — CIMC, USA
  • Certified Life Coach — Udemy Academy, UK
  • Certified Alternative Dispute Resolution Practitioner
  • Certified Stress Management Practitioner
  • Certified HR Management Professional
  • Chartered Engineer
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Academic Excellence

  • Harvard Kennedy School — Leadership & Strategic Management
  • University of Ibadan — MSc Strategic Studies
  • University of Ilorin — MSc Computer Science
  • University of Balochistan — MSc Warfare Studies
  • Nigerian Defence Academy — BEng Electrical/Electronic Engineering
  • NDA Kaduna — PhD Leadership & Strategic Studies (Ongoing)
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Fellowships & Memberships

  • Fellow — Integrated Institute of Professional Management
  • Fellow — National Defence College, Nigeria
  • Fellow — Nigerian Army Resource Centre
  • Member — Nigerian Institute of Management
  • Member — Society for Peace Studies and Practice
  • Member — Nigerian Society of Engineers
  • Member — The Abuja Literary Society
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International Affiliations

  • Alumnus — Harvard Kennedy School, Boston USA
  • Alumnus — Pan-African Leadership Institute, Accra Ghana
  • Facilitator — Pan African Leadership Institute
  • Facilitator — Christian Leadership Academy
  • Faculty Member — National Defence College, Abuja

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Experience & Impact

Leadership
in Action

Leadership, for General Arogundade, is not theoretical — it is lived, tested, and proven across conflict zones, peacekeeping missions, and leadership academies across Africa.

Boko Haram Counter-Insurgency — Maiduguri

Served as Sector Commander in the fight against Boko Haram insurgents. Applied alternative dispute resolution methods to maintain civilian stability, demonstrating that tactical excellence and human understanding are inseparable.

UNAMID Peacekeeping Mission — Darfur, Sudan

Highly commended by the Force Commander, UN African Union Hybrid Mission in Darfur, for uncommon negotiation and mediation skills that resolved a long-standing conflict between the civilian and military components of the Mission.

Internal Security Operations — Multiple Nigerian States

Applied ADR methods consistently across internal security operations nationwide, using emotional intelligence as both a peacekeeping and leadership tool in the most demanding environments.

37th Commandant — NASEME, Auchi

Served as the 37th Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, leading institutional transformation and engineering excellence within the Nigerian Army.

Commander — Command Engineering Depot, Kaduna

Currently serving as Commander, Command Engineering Depot Kaduna — a position held since May 2025, overseeing strategic engineering operations and logistics for the Nigerian Army.

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Maj Gen OO Arogundade — Nigerian Army
“You don’t make impact without making contact with people.”
— Maj Gen OO Arogundade
Thought Leadership

Shaping Minds,
Influencing Futures

A respected voice in leadership, emotional intelligence, and human development, Major General Arogundade has delivered impactful addresses and training sessions across Nigeria's most prestigious military and civilian institutions.

In 2023, he delivered Emotional Intelligence and Mentoring awareness lectures across all 8 Nigerian Army Divisions — a landmark achievement in military human capital development.

Nigerian Defence Academy

Resource Person & Lecturer

Army War College

Resource Person, Nigeria

National Defence College

Faculty Member & Panelist

NIPSS Jos

Policy & Strategic Studies

Armed Forces Command & Staff College

Resource Person

Wema Bank Leadership Series

Guest Speaker — May 2023

NYSC Management Training

Top & Middle Level Leaders

Chief of Army Staff Conferences

Panel Discussant

Major General Arogundade in contemplation
The Poet & Thinker

The Mind Behind
the Uniform

Major General Arogundade in contemplation

Beyond the uniform lies a mind deeply attuned to expression, reflection, and meaning.

For General Arogundade, writing is not an activity — it is a calling. He is a published poet with three anthologies to his credit, each born from lived experience across continents, conflict zones, and quiet moments of reflection.

His poetry captures the unseen layers of life — transforming moments of travel, duty, love, and silence into words that resonate across cultures. He is also a proud member of The Abuja Literary Society.

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For you to remain relevant in an ever-changing world, you need to possess future-proof skills like critical thinking, communication, resilience, adaptability and emotional intelligence.

In a profession often defined by structure and rigidity, he represents a powerful reminder that creativity and discipline can coexist — beautifully and powerfully.

In his leisure time, he enjoys nature watching, mentoring, critical thinking, and playing badminton.

Wisdom in Words

Thoughts That
Move People

You don’t make impact without making contact with people. Salt can’t add value to the food that it has not been added to. Neither can light impact the darkness it has not contacted.

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It’s good to be emotionally intelligent but as a leader, never sacrifice discipline on the altar of empathy. Strike a balance — be firm but fair.

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Not every open door is an opportunity for you to take. It could be a trap. Be wise. Think critically not linearly.

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Ranks, positions and titles are transient. Be wise, develop social skills. Treat people well. Life is a sum total of relationships. Build relationships, don’t burn bridges.

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For you to remain relevant in an ever-changing world, you need to possess future-proof skills like critical thinking, communication, resilience, adaptability and emotional intelligence.

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Human potential, when properly understood and guided, can transform not only individuals, but entire systems. True leadership begins with self-awareness.

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Publications

Words That Travel
Beyond Borders

A published poet with three anthologies and additional books on human capital development, Major General Arogundade extends his influence far beyond uniform and rank.

Perceptions
Unabridged
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Poetry Collection

Perceptions Unabridged

A globally inspired collection of poetry shaped by travel, experience, and introspection — capturing the unseen layers of life across cultures and continents.

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Human Capital

Human Capital Development Series

General Arogundade has published books on human capital development and led the committee that authored the Nigerian Army’s foundational book on Mentoring for Young Soldiers.

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Anthology II & III

More Poetry Anthologies

Beyond Perceptions Unabridged, General Arogundade has two additional poetry anthologies — further expressions of a poetic voice that transcends military convention.

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Next Publication

A new work is in progress as General Arogundade continues to explore new dimensions of thought, leadership, and the human experience through the written word.

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Personal Philosophy

A Philosophy
of Impact

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Emotional Intelligence

Understanding the human dimension as a force-multiplier in leadership. The most powerful weapon a leader carries is not a firearm — it is empathy, directed with wisdom.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mediation and negotiation as tools not just for courts, but for every leader navigating human complexity. Peace is built before conflict, not after.

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Mentorship

Guiding the next generation toward clarity, purpose, and fulfillment. He headed the committee that authored the Nigerian Army’s Mentoring for Young Soldiers initiative.

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Lifelong Learning

From Harvard to Balochistan, from engineering to poetry — curiosity is the engine of relevance. His doctoral research at NDA continues to drive new frontiers of strategic thinking.

Major General Arogundade in reflection
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Human potential, when properly understood and guided, can transform not only individuals, but entire systems.

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Connect

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Stay Connected

Direct Contact
Phone
+234 (817) 703 6549
Email
delearogs@gmail.com
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Major General Arogundade is available for keynote addresses, leadership training, emotional intelligence workshops, and conference presentations for military, corporate, and civic institutions.

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“Leadership is not about control — it is about influence, understanding, and lasting impact.”

— Maj Gen OO Arogundade