By Emmanuel Gamson
Takoradi, Aug. 31, GNA – Air Commodore Kwabena Kissiedu Manukure Atiemo has been inducted into office as the new Takoradi Air Force Base Commander.
He took over from the Flying Group Commander, Group Captain Selase Y. Agbenyefia, who acted following the demise of Air Commodore Godfried Sackey Parker, a former Base Commander.
Speaking at a handing over durbar, Group Captain Agbenyefia described the occasion as momentous in the lives of personnel of the Base, saying it was a testament to their resilience and faith in God for keeping them stable till date.
She expressed appreciation to all personnel for their collective support, resilience, and comradeship in ensuring that the Base continued to stand strong and united.
“I express my profound gratitude to Officers, Airmen and Defence Civilian Staff for the support and dedication you extended to me during my period, and I ask you to extend the same support to the Base Commander, who is a spirit-filled, a teacher and an inspirational leader,” she said.
The new Base Commander, Air Commodore Atiemo expressed gratitude to Group Captain Agbenyefia and his team for the warm reception given him.
He said: “I represent the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Frederick Asare Kwasi Bekoe in the Base and, therefore, I share in every bit of his vision, so I entreat all to collectively rally behind me to work towards the realisation of the vision.”
The Base Commander advised personnel to remain disciplined at all levels and serve the Ghana Armed Forces with integrity and professionalism.
Air Commodore Atiemo asked the personnel to ensure they exercised their franchise during the special voting and remain focused on their military duties during the main presidential and parliamentary elections.
He emphasised that personnel should be apolitical and discharge their duties diligently at all times.
As part of activities marked for his reception, a Special Quarter guard was mounted in his honour.
This was followed by briefing with Officers and later a durbar with all ranks and Defence Civilian Staff at the Ashley-Lassen hanger.
He later took the symbolic Cane of Authority as the new Base Commander at the Base Headquarters.
Present were the Commanding Officer, Supply Wing, Wing Commander Samuel Kwame Baah Banson, Acting Commanding Officer, Administration Wing, Squadron Leader Abdul Aziz Sherif Mustapha, Officers, Airmen and Defence Civilian Staff.
GNA