Major General Baba Umaru Yahaya has assumed Command of the Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers as the 43rd Corps Commander Electrical and Mechanical Engineers(CCEME).
He resumed on Friday 19 July 2024 at the Corps Headquarters Bonny Cantonment, Lagos State.
The new CCEME, Major General Baba Umaru Yahaya, who took over command from his predecessor, Major General Hassan Gadam Tafida, expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, for giving him the opportunity to pilot the affairs of his corps in the cause of his career in the NA.
He affirmed his continuous loyalty to the COAS and the nation, as he resumes his new appointment.
He extolled the virtues and personality of his predecessor as a dedicated and selfless officer and a knowledgable NAEME general who had projected the Corps capability with commendable successes.
He stated that he considered his appointment as a great opportunity to command the prestigious NAEME corps and promised to sustain the gains of his precedessor while making in roads for the Corps in relevant areas.
Gen Yahaya assured continued support of the corps to all NA operations, as required. He also urged all Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME) personnel to focus all efforts towards achieving the objectives of the COAS’ command philosophy.
He also stressed on the imperative to sustain capabilities, training, administration and troops welfare.
In his farewell remarks, the outgone CCEME, Major General Hassan Gadan Tafida, thanked the Almighty Allah, for the protection and guidance throughout his tenure as the CCEME of his noble corps
He appreciated the COAS for giving him the opportunity to command the Corps during the course of his career in the NA, which had given him the opportunity to contribute to the NA through his profession as an Engineer.
While notingH that it was indeed a great privilege to pilot the affairs of the Corps, he advised all officers, soldiers and personnel of the corps, to remain resolute in the discharge of their constitutional roles, in line with the COAS’ command philosophy.
“Once again, I appreciate the priceless support you have all given me to succeed. I urge you to give the same to my successor and even more. As the success of the corps is the responsibility of all EME personel.”
Highpoints of the event, were, signing of the handing over notes, decoration of the new CCEME with the Corps insignia, presentation of quarter guard Lowering and hoisting of the new command flag.
