Brigadier General Alexander Tawasimi has officially assumed duty as the Commander of the 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army at the Brigade Headquarters, Mbiokporo Military Cantonment, Nsit-Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
The new Commander, according to a statement signed by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 2 Brigade, Lieutenant David Adejimi, took over on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Before his appointment, he served as the Commander of the 8 Division Garrison in Sokoto.
The statement reads: “Today, January 29, 2025, Brigadier General Alexander Tawasimi officially assumed command as the 44th Commander of the 2 Brigade Nigerian Army at the Brigade Headquarters, Mbiokporo Military Cantonment, Nsit-Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
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“The transition occurred as part of the Nigerian Army’s strategic routine redeployment. Prior to this appointment, Brig. Gen. Tawasimi served as the Commander of the 8 Division Garrison in Sokoto.
“As part of the handing and taking over ceremony, the outgoing Commander, Brigadier General Jafaar Ibrahim, commissioned several key projects, including the Unknown Soldier Statue, the Brigade Mascot Statue, and the Mascot House.
“Following the commissioning, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim formally transferred command by presenting signed documents and the command flag to Brig. Gen. Tawasimi.
“During his farewell address at the Brigade’s Conference Room, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim expressed gratitude for the support he received during his tenure and urged personnel to extend the same cooperation to his successor.”
The statement noted that officers, soldiers, and well-wishers presented Brig. Gen. Ibrahim with various souvenirs in recognition of his service.
The event concluded at the quarter guard, where the outgoing commander’s flag was lowered, and the incoming commander’s flag was hoisted, symbolizing the complete transfer of command to Brigadier General Alexander Tawasimi.
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