05th September 2022 18:24:50 Hours
Major General Nissanka Eriyagama assumed duties as the 16th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 64 Division of the Security Force HQ - Mullaittivu on 30 August during a simple ceremony at the Divisional Headquarters in Oddusudan, Mullaittivu.
At the outset, the incoming GOC reviewed the Guard Turnout presented by 8 Sri Lanka Artillery Regiment troops on his arrival at the Headquarters premises.
Subsequently, the newly-appointed GOC assumed office, amid chanting of ‘Seth Pirith’ of Buddhist monks. Leaving his signature on an official document, he afterwards signified the acceptance of the new office.
In line with formalities, the new GOC planted a sapling in the compound, prior to the formal troop address where he expressed his plan of work. 641, 642 and 643 Brigade Commanders, Staff Officers and Other Ranks participated in the day’s event.
