LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AT HQ 14 BRIGADE NIGERIAN ARMY AS BRIGADIER GENERAL AM DIKKO ASSUMES COMMAND
LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AT HQ 14 BRIGADE NIGERIAN ARMY AS BRIGADIER GENERAL AM DIKKO ASSUMES COMMAND
Brigadier General Ahmad Mansur Dikko has officially taken over as the 18th Commander of 14 Brigade, Ohafia following a formal handing/taking over ceremony held today Monday, 2 February 2026, at the Brigade Headquarters. The event, a routine tradition in the Nigerian Army, was attended by the Chief of staff, commanding officers, staff officers, Regimental Sergeant Major of the Brigade underscoring the significance of the occasion.
In his farewell remarks, the outgoing Commander, Brigadier General Hassan Muhammad Bello, expressed deep appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu ( NAM) for the opportunity to serve in this capacity. He commended all officers and soldiers of the Brigade for their loyalty, dedication, and collective efforts, which he said were instrumental in the successes achieved during his tenure. The outgoing Commander also emphasized the need for camaraderie that foster team spirit and urged personnel to extend the same cooperation and commitment to his successor.
Delivering his maiden address, the Incoming Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Mansur Dikko assured personnel of his determination and commitment to uphold professionalism and teamwork within the command. He pledged to sustain the unit’s cohesion and reaffirmed his commitment in positioning the Brigade towards achieving the Chief of Army Staff command philosophy. In his words ” There is no organization that describes the philosophy of life as the Nigerian Army” stressing the need for officers to embrace timeliness as the key to project the unit, family, Nigerian Army as well as the Nation at large.
During the significant event,there was presentation of souvenir by the incoming Comd Brig Gen AM Dikko to the outgoing Comd Brig Gen HM Bello as a symbol of gratitude for a successful tour of duty.In the same vein, the Commander 14 Brigade Garrison Lt Col AA Ango seized the opportunity to present a plaque to the outgoing Commander.
The ceremony climaxed with a group photograph in front of the Brigade’s Headquarters and a farewell speech to troops of the Brigade.
Additionally, the symbolic lowering of Brig Gen HM Bello command flag and the hoisting of Brig Gen AM Dikko command flag, marked the formal transfer of authority. The seamless transition reflected the command’s tradition of discipline and continuity, reinforcing its vital role in strengthening the Nigerian Army’s operational readiness.
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MAZINHO ATTAH
Captain
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
14 Bde
Nigerian Army
Ohafia
02 Feb 2026
