In line with the recent postings and appointments of senior officers in the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Nicholas Nemetne Rume has assumed command as the 23rd Commander of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ilorin, in Kwara State.
He took office at the command on October 22, 2025, during a colourful handing-over and taking-over ceremony held at the Headquarters, 22 Armoured Brigade, between him and his predecessor, Brigadier General Ezra Bawa Barkins.
In his remarks, the outgoing Commander, Brigadier General Barkins, expressed profound gratitude to God and the Chief of Army Staff for the opportunity to serve as Commander of the Brigade.
He commended officers and soldiers for their loyalty, professionalism, and support throughout his tenure, urging them to extend the same, and even greater, cooperation to his successor to ensure continued operational success in the Brigade’s area of responsibility.
The ceremony featured the signing of the handing-over and taking-over notes, a farewell address to troops by the outgoing Commander, and the symbolic presentation of the command flag to the incoming Commander.If You’re Reading From Phoenix Click On Read Original at the top To Read Full Article
One of the highlights of the event was the hoisting of the new brigade flag at the Quarter Guard, signifying the beginning of a new era in the brigade’s leadership, according to a statement by Captain Stephen Nwankwo, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
