Rear Adm. Oladele Daji on Tuesday formally took over as the 39th Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
At the ceremony held in Apapa, Lagos, Daji’s predecessor, Rear Adm. Obed Ngalabak, handed over the division’s flag to the new FOC after signing the handing and taking over notes.
NAN reports that highlight of the occasion was the review of parade and march past, while the old flag was lowered and the new one hoisted.
The out-gone FOC, in his brief remark, thanked President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Ibok Ibas, for the opportunity given to him to serve.
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He said he was glad to serve as the 38th Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command and assured everyone that the new FOC would continue to further improve on the foundations on ground.
Ngalabak, however, urged naval personnel to give the new FOC the much needed cooperation accorded him for the betterment of the country.
The new FOC said he would continue from where his predecessor stopped, while seeking the cooperation of all personnel, including the media, to move the nation forward.
Present at the ceremony were top military brass, both serving and retired. (NAN)
