A change of command ceremony was held at the Barra Camp in The Gambia on May 30, 2025, where Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Dery handed over command of ECOMIG GHANCOY 8 to Lieutenant Colonel Ronne Yaw Agbemafle, marking the beginning of GHANCOY 9.
During the ceremony, Lt Col Dery expressed gratitude to the personnel of GHANCOY 8 for their support and dedication during his tenure. Lt Col Agbemafle, the incoming Officer Commanding, urged personnel to maintain professionalism, discipline, and commitment to their tasks. He thanked the Military high command for entrusting him with the responsibility.
The ceremony involved the handing over of the Baton of Authority and the signing of handing and taking over notes, formalizing the transition of command.
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