19th January 2021 12:56:20 Hours
Major General MKS Silva RWP RSP ndu assumed duties as the 26th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 22 Infantry Division on 18 Jan 2021 at the Divisional Headquarters in Plantain Point - Trincomalee. As the first segment of the ceremony, the incoming GOC reviewed the Guard Turnout presented on arrival at the Headquarters premises and the GOC was welcomed by the Commander 223 Brigade, Colonel General Staff and Col Admin and Quartering of the 22 Infantry Division. The new GOC left his signature in an official document and signified the acceptance amid chanting of 'Seth Pirith' of Buddhist monks at the new office.
Thereafter, the new GOC planted a sapling prior to the troop address and during the troop address he expressed his vision. 22 Division Staff Officers, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers and under command troops attended the ceremonial event and they extended best wishes to the new General Officer Commanding.
