The outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander of Operation Safe Haven, Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Ali, has handed over command and the mantle of leadership to Maj. Gen. Abdulsalam Ibrahim in accordance with military customs and tradition on Friday, January 20, 2023, at the Commands Headquarters in Jos. This follows the recent posting and appointment of senior officers and officers of the Nigerian Army.
Assuming the position of leader, the new Commander orders the team to maintain professionalism and discipline, emphasising that every Officer is obligated to follow the law.
He says, “You must remain highly loyal, professional and very disciplined. Once you can do this, I can assure you that everything will fall into place.
“We should trust each other. Anytime there is any issue please do not hesitate to get across to me”, he said.
The new Army boss commended the outgoing Commander, for transforming the Command headquarters and the 3 Division Nigerian Army.
“I used to be here as Chief of Staff, but between the time I left OPSH and now a lot has changed. It is always good to leave a place and come back and see that it has improved better than when you left it. I can say this anywhere that what I have seen both in 3 Division and OPSH is mind-blowing and we will try to improve from where we have stopped”, Gen. Ibrahim said.
Our correspondent reports that while Major Gen. Abdulsalam Ibrahim was moved from Army Headquarters Department of Training to Commander, Operation Safe Haven and double as GOC 3 Division Nigerian Army, Gen Ibrahim Ali was moved to head the Theatre Command as the new Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North East OPERATION HADIN KAI.