By Princess-Ekwi Ajide, Abuja
In line with the recent posting by the Headquarters NA Department of Military Secretary, the newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Divison Nigerian Army (NA) Major General Obinna Ajunwa has assumed command of the Division.
Speaking at the handing and taking over ceremony of the office of the GOC held at Headquarters 81 Division in Lagos Major General Ajunwa thanked the Chief of Army Staff for finding him worthy of the great responsibility.
While commending the immediate past GOC Major General Umar Thama Musa for taking the Division to greater heights, Major General Ajunwa pledged to contribute to the success recorded so far.
He urged senior officers of the Division to work as a team and demonstrate professionalism during the discharge of their duties saying that the only way to ensure success is to move the Division to greater heights.
Earlier, the immediate past GOC, General Musa had thanked God for granting him success during his tenure in office and the COAS for finding him worthy of the appointment as GOC.
General Musa who has been redeployed as the new GOC, 82 Division, expressed confidence in the ability of the new GOC to deliver on his assignment and thanked Commanders and Principal Staff Officers for the support and cooperation he enjoyed during his tour of duty and urged them to extend same to his successor..
A statement signed by the Acting Deputy Director, 81 Division Nigerian Army Public Relations, Major Olaniyi Osoba counted highlights of the occasion to include commissioning of some projects, the signing of handing and taking over notes, the quarter guard procedure, among others.
