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The Deputy Chief Staff Officer (Operations and Training) and Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Riverine Command (RIVCOM), Commodore Stephen Billins Nyam, has handed over command of the Riverine Command (RIVCOM) to the Deputy Chief Staff Officer (Administration), Naval Captain Isaac Aratuo, who assumes duty as Acting Flag Officer Commanding RIVCOM.<\/p>\n

\u200eIn his remarks, Commodore Nyam highlighted major activities undertaken by the Command during his tenure and commended personnel for their dedication. He urged them to maintain the high standards of discipline in the professional discharge of their duties. \u200eCommodore Nyam further outlined ongoing efforts to acquire resources in order to enhance the Command\u2019s operational effectiveness. He expressed confidence in Naval Captain Aratuo in performing up to task, urging personnel of the Command to continue to work together to advance the Command\u2019s objectives under his leadership.<\/p>\n

\u200eIn response, Naval Captain Aratuo expressed gratitude to the Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, for the confidence reposed in him for the appointment as the Acting FOC RIVCOM and pledged to strengthen the Command\u2019s operations while advancing its objectives.<\/p>\n

Story by: Winifred Laryea<\/p>\n

Pictures by: Ebenezer Adu-Saforo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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