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To be an effective instrument to the Government Endeavour to cultivate national harmony in Jaffna Peninsula through uplifting the physical quality of life and spiritual value of the people.
To be an effective instrument to the Government Endeavour to cultivate national harmony in Jaffna Peninsula through uplifting the physical quality of life and spiritual value of the people.
11th October 2022 08:02:38 Hours
Major General SWM Fernando WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc of Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) assumed Office as the 32nd General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Headquarters 51 Infantry Division in Kopay, Jaffna on 07 October 2022 during a Solemn ceremony by adhering to military customs and traditions.
The newly appointed General Officer Commanding of the 51 Infantry Division was warmly welcomed by Staff Officers on his arrival and honoured in a Guard Turnout and Guard of Honour presented by 10th Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery troops.
Afterwards, the newly appointed General Officer Commanding was invited to the Office and placed his signature in an official document to mark the taking over of duties, amidst 'Seth Pirith' chanting of the Maha Sanga. Subsequently, Major General Mahendra Fernando was invited to plant a Mango (Mangifera Indica) sapling in Headquarters premises.
Afterwards, the newly appointed General Officer Commanding addressed all the Officers and Other Ranks serving in the 51 Infantry Division and briefed regarding outline office action plan.
Brigade Commanders, Staff Officers of the 51 Infantry Division, Commanding Officers, Officers and Other Rank were presented during the ceremony.
