22nd June 2022 18:17:43 Hours
Major General Sanjeewa Fernando assumed duties as the 29th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 52 Division on Monday (20) during a simple ceremony at the Divisional Headquarters in Mirusavil.
At the outset, the incoming GOC reviewed the Guard Turnout presented by 15 (V) Gajaba Regiment troops on arrival at the Headquarters premises. Afterwards, he received the salute of the Guard of Honour, held in his honour.
Subsequently, the newly-appointed GOC assumed office, amid chanting of 'Seth Pirith' of Buddhist monks by leaving his signature for an official document in order to signify the acceptance of the new office.
In line with formalities, the new GOC planted a sapling, prior to the formal troop address where he expressed his vision. 521, 522 and 523 Brigade Commanders, Staff Officers and Other Ranks participated in the day’s event.
He succeeds Major General Udaya Herath, who has now been appointed as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 53 Division.
