The 6 Infantry Battalion (6Bn) on Friday, 12 September 2025 commissioned a newly expanded Ultramodern Office Space and a 30 seater Nissan Welfare Bus at the 6Bn Headquarters in Kamina Barracks, Tamale.
The new office accommodation which has a basement that can be used as a bunker when fortified with the appropriate materials was dedicated to the memory of the First Commanding Officer 6 Infantry Battalion, Lt Col AK Ocran, who was appointed on 15 May 1964, when the Unit was formed in Takoradi. 
The General Officer Commanding Northern Command (GOC) Brig Gen Worlanyo Agbebo in his keynote address stated that the commissioning of the facility demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the Military High Command, through the Commanding Officer (CO) 6Bn, to the welfare and well-being of Service Personnel.
He commended the CO for his role in the growth of the Unit, particularly his efforts in spearheading the projects that were commissioned. He urged him to continue with his hard work and dedication to the Unit and the Armed Forces as a whole.
The GOC also emphasized the importance of having a Welfare Bus as a Unit and advised personnel to continue supporting the CO by taking good care of the bus so that it can last longer in the process of serving its purpose. The Commanding Officer 6Bn Lt Col Jerry Yao Ankuyi expressed his sincere gratitude to the Almighty God for giving him the resources, strength and the ability to utilize these resources.
He stated that, expanding the Administration Block (Commanding Officer’s Office) has been one of his major priorities upon taking over command as the CO. He added that, the expansion would go a long way to accommodate more Officers and visitors than it used to. Beyond these gains, the CO also prioritised the welfare of personnel by equipping the Unit with a bus to ease their welfare challenges.
He also extended his gratitude to the GOC for his presence and support. He added that, the event was not a mere commissioning but a celebration of innovation and unwavering commitment to enhancing the capabilities of the Unit.
Present at the event were the Command Operations Officer Headquarters Northern Command Col John Kwarteng, CO 93 Signal Regiment Lt Col Benjamin Adjei, Senior Officers, Officers, RSM, Soldiers and Defence Civilian Staff of 6Bn. 
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