26th February 2018 19:02:57 Hours
Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake RWP RSP USP USACGSC ceremonially opened the new office building at HQ 56 Division during a simple but traditional ceremony on 24 February 2018.
The newly-constructed two-storied headquarters office building located at Kokeliya was a long-felt requirement for administration of subordinate formations. The construction of this office complex was launched under the supervision of General Officer Commanding 56 Division, Brigadier Tissa Nanayakkara RWP USP ndu.
The Chief Guest was warmly welcomed with a ceremonial drive-pass and received by the General Officer Commanding on his arrival. Later, the Commander of Army was invited to unveil the plaque of the new office building. Cutting the ribbon and lighting of the traditional oil lamp to mark the inauguration was done amidst chanting of seth pirith. Afterwards, the Commander sat for a group photograph with all members of the 56 Division as well as those involved in the construction.
The Commander shared a couple of thoughts with soldiers present prior to penning his view in the Visitors' Book.
The Commander Security Force (Wanni), the General Officer Commanding of 56 Division, Senior Officers of under command formations to 56 Division participated in the occasion.
