Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo
The newly posted Commander of Six Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa has officially assumed command as the 3rd Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army Jalingo.
The Brigade Commander during his inaugural address commended his predecessor Major General Frank Etim for his remarkable achievements and purposeful leadership in ensuring peace and stability in the Brigade area of responsibility and promised to sustain and build upon the legacies, while urging commanders and troops to brace up for the enormous task ahead.
According to him, the troops under his watch would not relent on their oars until all criminal elements within the state had been flushed out from their enclaves and forced to embrace peace.
The new commander underscored the need for maintaining the Brigade’s high standard of discipline and professionalism while fostering innovation and teamwork.
Speaking earlier, the Outgoing Commander Major General Frank Etim, who was recently promoted to the enviable rank of Major General thanked the Chief of Army Staff for the opportunity given to serve the nation in such capacity.
He expressed confidence in his successor to consolidate on his achievements in dealing with threat to security of the state.
“I know you will succeed especially with your depth of experience.”
“I urged all to extend the cooperation and support he enjoyed to the new commander.
The event featured signing the handing and taking over notes, presentation of 6 Brigade flag to the incoming Commander and lowering and hoisting of flag.