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From John Adams Minna
Following the recent military posting across the country, Major General John Olusegun Adeyemo has formally assumed duty as the 50th Commander, Corps of Artillery (CCA) at the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA) in Kontagora, Niger state.
In a brief take over ceremony at the Corps Headquarters Kontagora cantonment, the mantle of Leadership was handed to the new commander by his predecessor, Major General Zakari Logun Abubakar.
A statement by Captain Innocent Prince Omale, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, Kontagora, said the former commander, Maj. Gen. Abubakar is disengaging from active service after a distinguished career in the Nigerian Army.
His disengagement is not unconnected with the recent shake up in the military high command in the country which saw the appointment of new service chiefs.
In his valedictory address to the officers and solders of the artillery corps, Major General Abubakar expressed gratitude to the Almighty God for a successful and fulfilling military career.
He commended the officers, soldiers, and civilian staff of the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery for their support and dedication during his tenure, noting that their cooperation was instrumental to his remarkable achievements.
He urged them to also be committed and loyal to his successor, emphasizing that collective effort remains vital to sustaining the Corps’ successes.
He equally thanked and appreciated the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, now Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) for the opportunity to serve as CCA.
In his maiden address, Major General John Olusegun Adeyemo expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, for the confidence reposed in him for the appointment as the 50th Commander Corps of Artillery Kontagora.
He also acknowledged the contributions of his predecessor, pledging to consolidate on the gains recorded under his tenure and further advance the professional standing of the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery in the contemporary security spectrum.
He urged officers and soldiers to remain steadfast and professional in the discharge of their duties.
The highlights of the brief ceremony featured the signing of the handing and taking over notes, decoration of the new Commander with insignia, symbolic presentation of the command flag, and tree planting by both the outgoing and incoming Commanders.
Other included the lowering and hoisting of command flags, inspection of the Quarter Guard, visits to key facilities within the Cantonment, inspection of ongoing projects, and a group photograph.
