Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s Barracks Gets New Army Chief

Brigadier General Mohammed Dahiru Abumawashi has taken over the mantle of leadership as the new Commander Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s Barracks, 14 Brigade Nigerian Army Headquarters Ohafia, Abia State.

The change in command at the Ohafia Army Barracks was coming on the heels of the recent posting of senior officers of the force as approved by Army Headquarters, Abuja.

The change of baton between the out-going Commander, Brigadier General Mohammed Bello Wabili and Brigadier General Mohammed Dahiru Abumawashi took place on Friday at the Brigade headquarters, Ohafia LGA.

In his farewell address, the out-going Commander Brigadier General Wabili appreciated officers and soldiers of the Brigade for their tireless support and good working relationship during his tenure.

He enjoined them to redouble their efforts with the incoming Commander by joining hands with the new leadership in making the Brigade better than he met it.

He reiterated that the incoming with his wealth of experience as a seasoned infantry officer would deliver well and take the Brigade and the Nigerian Army to the next level.

Before his appointment as Commander 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, the incoming Commander was the Director Combat Development headquarters Infantry Corps Centre Jaji and the erstwhile Commander is posted to headquarters 2 Division.

The event was witnessed by the Brigade Principal Staff Officer’s, Commanding Officer, members of Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Nigerian Army Soldiers Wives Association (NASWA) amongst others. Event was hitch free.