15th January 2021 16:50:05 Hours
Major General Champaka Ranasinghe assumed duties as the 16th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 58 Division on Thursday (14) at the Divisional Headquarters in Puttalam. He succeeds Major General Priyanka Fernando who has now been appointed the Director General General Staff (DGGS) at the AHQ.
At the outset, the incoming GOC reviewed the Guard Turnout presented by 9 Gemunu Watch troops on arrival at the Headquarters premises and received the salute in the Guard of Honour, presented by 6 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment troops. The GOC was welcomed by the Colonel General Staff and all senior officers in the 58 Division. Amid chanting of 'Seth Pirith' of Buddhist monks, the new GOC left his signature in an official document and signified the acceptance of the new office.
In line with formalities, the new GOC planted a sapling prior to the troop address where he expressed his vision during his address. Senior officers and other ranks attended the event. Major General Champaka Ranasinghe, prior to this new appointment served as the GOC 23 Division. bridgemedia | Nike SB
