archiveLt Col Mohammed Marwa

...AS NEW COMMANDING OFFICER RESUMES By Okosun Dennis A new Commanding Officer (C.O), 65  Battalion, Bonny Cantonment Victoria Island, has been appointed and assumed duty in Lagos on Tuesday. He is Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Marwa. He took over from Lt Col Mohammed Lawal, who had been posted to the 2nd Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Oyo State. In his farewell address to troops of the battalion shortly after the Handing and Taking over ceremony at the parade ground, Lt Col Lawal reminded the them that Army is a continuum and there...

By Okosun Dennis The large expanse of space by the seaside at the Camel Officers' Mess, 65 Battalion Bonny Cantonment, Victoria Island, Lagos was the place, and the cozy ambiance set an unforgettable evening to remember. As early as 7 p.m., guests had started streaming in, and the massive speakers and other musical instruments provided by the Nigerian Navy define an evening of dance, eating, and lavish commendations. At about 8:15 p.m., the Master of Ceremonies began to announce the names of the guests and the reason for the gathering....