Daily Ummat ■ The position of Commander of the Cenderawasih Regional Military Command changed from Major General Herman Asaribab to Major General Ignatius Yogo Triono. It is hoped that the replacement of top military officers in Papua will increase the synergy with the community and stakeholders in the region.
“The new Pangdam must maintain peace and unity and integrity in Papua. Mr. Maj. Gen. Ignatius Yogo Triono, must be firm against hardline groups that disrupt the general stability and sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia, "said the Chairman of the Presidium. Papuan male and female fighter Yanto Eluay, in Papua, Sunday (22/11/2020).
"We hope that the new Pangdam will be firmer in protecting the sovereignty of the nation in Papua. There are parties or groups that continue to create chaos, from a political point of view, they always disturb security and stability, ”explained Yanto Eluay.
Eluay also appreciated Asaribab's appointment as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Indonesian National Army (Wakasad). He considered the appointment of this position a matter of pride, because no native Papuan had ever held a position in the Army as high as Asaribab.
"Promotion of this position is a matter of pride for indigenous Papuans. This belief is certainly a motivation for Papuan children to develop their careers, ”said the son of the charismatic Papuan figure Theys Eluay.
The appointment of Asaribab as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army and Yogo as Commander of the Cenderawasih Regional Military Command based on the Decree of the TNI Commander Number Kep / 911 / XI / 2020, November 18, 2020. The number of TNI personnel is 36 people. occupy a new position.
Because of this promotion, Herman Asaribab was promoted to Lieutenant General of the TNI. He was listed as the first alumnus of the Indonesian Armed Forces Academy (Akabri), Force 1988 with the rank of Lieutenant General.
"This is an honor for the Papuan people," said Yanto Eluay.
Yogo was previously the Commander of the Army Officer Candidate School. Promotion of office is an award for TNI leadership to outstanding and outstanding soldiers. (Pen / red)
