The President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has decorated the Commander Brigade of Guards with the new rank of Major General.
According to a statement issued by the Assistant Director Army Public Relations Guards Brigade, Captain Godfrey Abakpa, the officers and personnel of the Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army rejoice with their Commander when they received him at the Guards Command after the decoration ceremony at the state house.
The Commander Guards Brigade, Major General Muhammed Usman appreciated all the officers and personnel of the Brigade for their untiring efforts in securing the entire Brigade Area of Responsibility which Covers part of Niger State, Nasarawa, Kogi as well as part of Kaduna State remains well defended and secured
Major General Usman noted the collective contribution of the various units and personnel under their command whose individual efforts made him succeed.
He expressed gratitude to the President for the opportunity given him to serve and the Chief of Army Staff for his guidance at all times while assuring that he remains ever committed.
Major General Usman urged all officers present to continue to do their best as every effort counts and encourage those expecting their promotion not to lose hope as it’s only God that gives.
The Brigade Chief of Staff Colonel Oludele Oyegoke, Units Commanders and other Brigade Staff Officers gathered together to congratulate the Commander on his well-deserved promotion and subsequent decoration to the prestigious rank of a Major General in the Nigerian Army.
Colonel Oludele Oyegoke noted that the promotion and decoration were indeed evidence of the fact that he had performed exceptionally beyond expectations as he leads the Brigade in all its assigned responsibilities. The senior officers further appreciated the Commander whom they described as a hard worker and an astute leader and administrator.
The Spiritual leaders of the Brigade also seized the opportunity to pray for better and greater fortune upon the Commander and his family as he wear his new rank with more responsibility
The high point of the celebration was the presentation and cutting of cake as well as group photograph.
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