Maj Gen Busizoori Assumes Office as Deputy Commander Land Force.
BY OKIDI PATRICK OCAMOYITDYEL
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Inspector General of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding, has presided over the handover of office of the Deputy Commander Land Force at Bombo.
Maj. Gen. Felix Busizoori assumed office as the new Deputy Commander Land Force, taking over from Maj. Gen. Joseph Ssemwanga, who is now the Commander Reserve Force.
Lt. Gen. Okiding said the appointments reflect the trust and confidence the UPDF leadership has in their capabilities and experience, noting that transfers and appointments are normal in military service.
“Transfers are normal. We are trained people and we understand that. What is important is that all of us have been developed and grown. Now, here, you will do the work,” Lt. Gen. Okiding said.
He urged Maj. Gen. Busizoori to work closely with the established Land Force command structure and build on the work of his predecessor.
“You are experts in teamwork. Use the team and be a team player. The team is already established. Your work is to fuse with it and provide the support required,” he added.
In his remarks, Maj. Gen. Ssemwanga described his tenure as rewarding and an opportunity to work with exceptional senior leaders.
On his part, Maj. Gen. Busizoori thanked the UPDF leadership for entrusting him with the responsibility, pledging to uphold excellence in training and operations.
“Our mission demands nothing but excellence. We will train rigorously, support each other and ensure that every member of the Land Forces is equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed,” Maj. Gen. Busizoori said.
The ceremony was attended by General Officers and senior officers from the Land Force, Division and Formation Commanders, and Joint Services formations.
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