Major General Mukhtar Assumes Leadership At Command Depot Nigerian Army As Commandant

By Lazarus Zakaa, Abuja

The newly appointed Commandant Depot Nigerian Army Major General Kabir Mukhtar has today Wednesday 22 July 2020 assumed command of the prestigious military training Institution in Zaria.

Before his appointment as the Commandant, Major General Mukhtar was the Director Manpower Army Headquarters Abuja.

In a statement signed by Assistant Director,Public Relations Depot Nigerian Army,Captain Audu Arigu said,the colourful traditional military handing and taking over ceremony saw the winning in and winning out of the incoming and outgoing Commandant at the Buffalo Officers Mess.

Delivering his farewell remarks, the immediate past Commandant, Major General Sani Mohammed thanked the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai for the opportunity given to him to contribute his quota to training of the Nigerian Army fighting men and women.

He also appreciated the efforts of his Staff Officers and Instructors for their commitment, loyalty and cooperation during his tour of duty. He encouraged them to extend same to his successor.

Highlights of the ceremony include the Signing of Handing and Taking over note, Handing and Taking over of Command flag and decoration of the new Commandant with Depot Nigerian Army Insignia.

Others include presentation of souvenir to the immediate past Commandant and farewell quarter guard ceremony.