BRIGADIER PRBA BANDARA RSP ASSUMED DUTIES AS CENTRE COMMANDANT SLACAL

Brigadier Bandula Bandara RSP assumed office as the 3rd Centre Commandant of the newly established Corps of Agriculture and Livestock Regimental Centre on Friday 19 August 2022. As the first segment of the military formalities, the Centre Commandant was greeted with a guard of honour at the main entrance to the HQ 2 (V) SLACAL. Afterwhile, the Centre Commandant put his signature on an official document amidst religious blessings signifying the acceptance of new office as the Centre Commandant.Mango sapling (Mangifera indica) was planted by the Centre Commandant to mark this event. Thereafter he posed for a photograph with all staff officers who were present in the office in order to mark this significant occasion. Later, Centre Commandant addressed all ranks and emphasised the value of Corps of Agriculture and Livestock , fully operational for the express goal of elevating the country's agricultural sector to new heights and cater for the nation building task during an economic crisis in the country. Same time Centre Commandant specially pointed out that this regiment can be directed to get the most efficient and effective service by building a good environment and surroundings in the place where we are perform our duties.