Major General Valentine Okoro taking over 2 Division command from Major General Mohammed Usman
By Isaac Daniel
Major General Valentine Okoro who took over command of the Second Division Nigerian Army, as the 44th General Officer Commanding (GOC), has promised to ensure that the Division moves up to greater heights during his tenure.
The New GOC expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General T. A Lagbaja for finding him worthy to command one of the oldest Division’s in the Nigerian Army. He promised to work assiduously to justify the confidence reposed on him.
According to a statement released by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Ekeocha, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Division, Major General Okoro commended his predecessor for his accomplishments in command of the Division. He promised to propel the division to greater heights. He solicited the support of stakeholders and other security agencies in accomplishing the Chief Of Army Staff, (COAS) mandate of ensuring a safe and secure environment for law abiding citizens in the Division’s Area of Responsibility. Major General Okoro charged the troops to brace for relentless offensives against criminals in areas under command expressing confidence in their ability to rid the
South West of armed violence and criminality.
In his farewell remarks to the troops, the outgone General Officer Commanding Major General Mohammed Usman thanked the troops for their support throughout his brief stay in the second Division and solicited same level of support to his successor, whom he described as his course mate and friend. He admonished the troops not to relent in providing the enabling environment for law abiding citizens to do their business. He equally assured them that the new GOC will build on his legacies. He thanked the Chief of Army Staff for believing in him once more and giving him the opportunity to command 81 Division.
The highlights of the ceremony includes Signing of Handing and Taking over notes, Handing over of the Command Flag to the new GOC, Decoration with second Division badge, Lowering and Hoisting of the Command Flags, and group photograph.
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