Ibadan – Brig.-Gen. Jude Egbudom, the acting
General Officer Commanding(GOC) of 2 Division of
the Nigerian Army, has handed over to Maj.-Gen.
Kasimu Abdulkarim who is the substantive GOC of
the Division.
General Officer Commanding(GOC) of 2 Division of
the Nigerian Army, has handed over to Maj.-Gen.
Kasimu Abdulkarim who is the substantive GOC of
the Division.
Egbudom handed over the command to Abdulkarim
at the headquarters of the division in Ibadan on
Friday.
Abdulkarim, who hails from Zuru in Kebbi State, was
the Commandant of the Nigeria Army School of
Infantry (NASI), Jaji, Kaduna State.
He was commissioned on June 22, 1985, and was
a member of the 32 Regular Course of Nigeria
Defence Academy.
Egbudom, who was appointed in acting capacity on
June 22 would return to his former position as the
Commander, Engineer Construction Command, Ede,
Osun.
In his speech at the occasion, Abdulkarim charged
officers of the command to cooperate with him,
saying he would give his best in preserving the
ideals of the army.
“We, as military professionals, must do everything
within our ability to support our leaders in the fight
against corruption and insurgency.
“I promise to be an example of good character and
urge you all to emulate such.
“ You all should uphold the tenets of the army
which are discipline, transparency and
accountability, ’’ he said.
Abdulkarim said that military officers must remain
professional and apolitical while rallying support for
the leadership.
He called for the promotion of peaceful military and
community relations, saying every act would be
subjected to questioning as military professionals.
“Very high level of discipline is expected from our
members even in the face of obvious provocation.
“We must learn media management skills that will
enable us to explore the benefits of social and
mass media in line with international best
practices,’’ he stated.
The handing over ceremony featured the official
parade and exchange of the command flag, the
symbol of change in command.
