The new Commander of the Guards Brigade, Brig. Gen. Aminu Umar, has pledged to build on the achievements of his predecessor in maintaining peace and security in the Federal Capital Territory.
Brig. Gen. Umar, made the promise in Abuja recently when he was formally introduced to the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello by the outgoing Commander, Maj. Gen MT Usman.
He assured that he would maintain the high standards set by his predecessor and also put in his best to ensure the security and safety of the residents of the FCT.
The Brigade Commander also called for the continuous support of the FCT Administration, saying, “I will continue to count on the support of the FCT Administration, especially the office of the Minister of the FCT and I want to pledge that I shall put in all I’ve learnt over the years in the service to ensure that we bring the safety we’ve known Abuja for and ensure that the good behaviour of my troops also rubs on the citizenry so that together, we can at the end of the day say we’ve done very well”
Speaking earlier, Maj. Gen MT Usman who said it was customary for the outgoing Commander to present his successor to the Minister, expressed his appreciation to the FCT Administration for all the support the Brigade has enjoyed from the FCTA.
He said “I’m also here to thank the FCT Minister, the Permanent Secretary and other members of his team for all the support we have received in the Guard Brigade.
“The cooperation, the vehicles, name it, I know the FCT Minister will continue to also improve on what he has done for us. We really appreciate you and may God see you through in all affairs of yours”. He added.
He explained that the Brigade was a major stakeholder in the task of providing security in the nation’s capital and some adjoining states.
“As you all know, the Guards Brigade is a major stakeholder on the issue of security of Abuja, though we are primarily in charge of the protection of Mr. President, his immediate family members and the seat of government and of course the seat of government is in Abuja, we are also by extension to protect Abuja, parts of Niger State and Nasarawa State, he said.
Responding, the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, congratulated the out-going Guards Brigade Commander on his elevation to the rank of Major General, and also thanked him for his contributions in the fight against crime and criminality in the FCT.
The minister revealed that the Administration had a very good working relationship with the Brigade of Guards under Gen. Usman and wished him well in his new military posting.
While congratulating Brig. Gen Umar on his posting as the Commander of the Brigade of Guards, the Minister pledged the support and cooperation of the FCT Administration to the Brigade.
