The Chief of Defence Forces, General Wilson Mbadi has commended the outgoing Fisheries Protection Unit Commander, Lt Col Dick Kaija for his efforts in fighting criminality on the lakes and bad fishing practices.
Gen Mbadi was presiding over the handover/takeover of the office where Lt Col Dick Kaija handed over office to Lt Col Mercy Tukahirwa as Commander of the Fisheries Protection Unit that was held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters, Mbuya.
The CDF informed the meeting that it’s a military routine and practice of serving within the UPDF to change office.
Gen Mbadi said that the outgoing commander not only enforced the fisheries law but educated the fishermen about the guidelines on fishing, transportation and licensing of fish and its products.
He thanked Lt Col Kaija for his efforts in fighting illegal fishing practices which were depleting the lake and creating room for fish to increase hence increasing revenue to the government.
Lt Col Kaija thanked Officers and militants who supported him during his tour of duty. He urged members to accord the same support and loyalty to the new commander.
Lt Col Tukahirwa thanked the leadership of UPDF for entrusting her with the position of commander and pledged to serve diligently.
She thanked the outgoing commander and called for the full cooperation from officers and men of the Fisheries Protection Unit.
In attendance were Commander Special Forces Command, Brig Gen David Mugisha and Commander Marines Brig Gen Micheal Nyarwa, among others.