Maj.-Gen. Godwin Mutkut on Thursday assumed duty as the 59th Commander Infantry Corps.
Lt.-Col. Ajemasu Jingina, acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations,
Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre,Jaji, announced in a statement issued in Kaduna.
Jingina said, “In a significant reshuffle within the Nigerian Army (NA) aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness, Mutkut has officially assumed command as the 59th Commander of the Infantry corps.”
He said the transition ceremony took place on Thursday at the Corps Headquarters situated in the Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna State.
According to him , the event also marked the formal handover from the outgone Commander, Maj.-Gen. Usman Yusuf, who had concluded his active military service after a distinguished career within the NA and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
He said the outgone Ccommander, in his farewell address at the Infantry Headquarters conference room, expressed profound gratitude to God for his fulfilling military journey.
He extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for entrusting him with the critical role of Commander Infantry Corps(CIC).
Yusuf commended the officers, soldiers, and civilian personnel for their unwavering support during his tenure, emphasising that their cooperation played a crucial role in the successes achieved.
He urged the corps to maintain their commitment and support for his successor.
Jingina said the new commander expressed his heartfelt gratitude to God for guiding him through his military career.
He acknowledged the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, for entrusting him with this vital command and expressed commitment to building on the accomplishments of his predecessor
Mutkut vowed to advance the professional standards of the elite corps of Infantry, equipping them to confront contemporary security challenges in order to foster a safer Nigeria.
He encouraged officers and soldiers to maintain professionalism and dedication in their duties, pledging to adopt an inclusive and open-door leadership approach.
He said the ceremony was attended by various dignitaries, including Maj.-Gen. FS Etim, Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Infantry and Brig.- Gen. AM Umar, Commandant of the Warrant Officers’ Academy
It was also attended by Brig.-Gen. UF Abubakar, Director of Standards and Evaluation Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre , along with other senior officers and directors.(NAN)
