28th June 2024 15:09:05 Hours
Major General W.P.A.D.W Nanayakkara RSP VSV USP ndu assumed duties as the 56th Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) on 26 June 2024 at the Headquarters of the Volunteer Force amidst formal military formalities.
On his arrival, the newly appointed Commandant was received by the Deputy Commandant of the SLAVF. After reviewing the Guard Turnout, the Commandant saluted the fallen war heroes at the memorial of late Captain Saliya Aladeniya PWV before reviewing the Guard of Honour in honour of the Commandant by the troops of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment.
After a while, amidst religious blessings, Major General W.P.A.D.W Nanayakkara RSP VSV USP ndu placed his signature on an official document, symbolizing the formal acceptance of the office on his new appointment.
Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks attended the occasion and extended their best wishes to new Commandant upon taking over the duties.
