In a landmark ceremony at State Home this morning, President Wavel Ramkalawan, Commander-in-Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF), unveiled important management modifications and commissioned new officers, marking a pivotal step within the ongoing modernization of the nation’s navy construction.
On the forefront of the reshuffle, Brigadier Michael Rosette has been promoted to Main Basic, resuming his position as Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces. Colonel Jean Atala has been elevated to Brigadier Basic and appointed Deputy Chief of Defence Forces. Each leaders will serve of their new capacities for a two-year time period. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Hollanda has additionally been appointed as Chief of Employees, additional strengthening the SDF’s management framework.
Along with these key appointments, the ceremony noticed the commissioning of 4 Second Lieutenants who accomplished their Officer Cadet coaching on the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, India. The newly commissioned officers—2Lt Christopher Amelie, 2Lt Ray Charle, 2Lt Ron Dufrens, and 2Lt Tariq Cedras—had been celebrated alongside a number of different officers receiving promotions from Captain to Main, in recognition of their excellent service.
Addressing the gathering, President Ramkalawan praised the officers for his or her dedication to nationwide safety and highlighted the significance of the restructuring efforts in enhancing the SDF’s operational capability and strengthening worldwide collaborations. He additionally prolonged an open invitation to younger Seychellois, encouraging them to hitch the defence forces and contribute to the nation’s safety throughout various domains.
The promotions, endorsed by the Defence Drive Council and permitted by the Commander-in-Chief, adhere to rigorous promotion requirements and underline the SDF’s dedication to excellence and strategic operational functionality.
Dignitaries current on the ceremony included First Girl Linda Ramkalawan, Vice-President Ahmed Afif, Chief Justice Ronny Govinden, Deputy Speaker Hon. Gervais Henri, Principal Minister Jean-François Ferrari, Minister for Inside Affairs Errol Fonseka, Chief of Authorities Enterprise Hon. Bernard Georges, Commissioner of Police Ted Barbe, Director Basic of the Intelligence Unit Benediste Hoareau, and Hon. Clifford Andre, Chairman of the Defence and Safety Committee within the Nationwide Meeting. Additionally in attendance had been members of the family of the SDF officers and different invited friends.
This milestone occasion displays the Seychelles’ dedication to fostering a strong, trendy, and efficient defence power able to assembly the challenges of a quickly evolving international panorama.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State Home Seychelles.
