Maj Gen David Mugisha, Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), has lauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), for establishing a strong and professional army.
“In a very special way I want to take this opportunity to thank the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for establishing and building the UPDF from a small force to a mighty, professional and capable army that is able to defend the Constitution and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda,” Maj Gen Mugisha said.
He made these remarks at the SFC Headquarters in Entebbe, where Brig Gen Charity Bainababo handed over the office of Deputy Commander of SFC to Brig Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru.
Brig Gen Nyakikuru, formerly Commander of SFC’s Commando Brigade, was recently appointed Deputy Commander of SFC by President Museveni.
Brig Gen Bainababo will now attend an advanced course at the National Defence College (NDC).
Maj Gen Mugisha also thanked the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for entrusting him with overseeing the handover ceremony. He praised the CDF for his patriotic conviction, leadership, and passion for training, which has strengthened SFC personnel in the pursuit of peace and regional pacification.
Maj Gen Mugisha commended Brig Gen Bainababo for her leadership and dedication, wishing her success in her future endeavors. He also congratulated Brig Gen Nyakikuru on his appointment and expressed confidence in his ability to excel in his new role.
Brig Gen Bainababo thanked President Museveni for the opportunity to serve in various SFC offices, while Brig Gen Nyakikuru pledged to maintain the high standards of the office he is taking over. He emphasized the importance of teamwork in fulfilling their mandate.
Additionally, Col Gilbert Owamagyezi handed over the office of Director of Civil-Military Cooperation to Lt Col Moses Musinguzi, stressing the importance of ideological development and maintaining strategic relationships with the civilian population.
