By Rita Iliya
Maj.-Gen. John Olusegun-Adeyemo, has assumed duty as the 50th Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA).
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the handing over ceremony was held at the corps headquarters in Kontagora, Niger State on Wednesday.
NAN also reports that Maj.-Gen. Zakari Abubakar, outgoing Commander of NACA, who retired from active service after a distinguished military career handed over to Olusegun-Adeyemo.
In his valedictory remarks, Abubakar thanked God for a successful career and expressed appreciation to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for the opportunity to serve as commander of the corps.
He commended officers, soldiers and civilian staff of the corps for their loyalty and cooperation, which he said contributed to the successes recorded during his tenure.
He urged personnel to extend similar support and commitment to his successor, saying that collective effort was vital to sustaining the corps’ achievements.
In his maiden address, Adeyemo expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, for the confidence reposed in him through the appointment.
He commended the contributions of his predecessor and pledged to build on the gains achieved to further enhance the corps professional capacity within Nigeria’s evolving security environment.
Adeyemo charged officers and soldiers to remain disciplined, loyal and professional in carrying out their duties.
Highlights of the ceremony include the signing of handing and taking over notes, decoration of the new commander with insignia, symbolic presentations of the command flag and tree planting by both outgoing and incoming commanders.
Other activities were the lowering and hoisting of command flags, inspection of the Quarter Guard, visits to key facilities and inspection of ongoing projects. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Deborah Coker
