Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase has officially assumed command as the 44th General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division Nigerian Army in Kaduna. He also takes on the role of Commander, Sector 1 Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
The change of command, which took place on Wednesday at the Headquarters 1 Division, follows the recent postings and appointments by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede.
Maj.-Gen. Wase takes over the leadership role from Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, marking a new phase in the division’s operations. The handing over ceremony was conducted to ensure a seamless transition of authority.
The outgoing GOC, Saraso, expressed gratitude to God Almighty and the COAS for the privilege to serve in the division as GOC.
He further appreciated officers and soldiers of the division for their support during his tenure.
Saraso urged them to accord same and even more support to his successor for the overall benefit of the Nigerian Army and the entire country.
Also, the new GOC charged officers and soldiers to be professional in discharging their duties in line with the Chief of Army Staff’s Command Philosophy .
NAN reports that that the event featured the decoration of the new GOC with 1 Division insignia.
There were also the handing over of the new command flag to the incoming GOC, hoisting of the new division’s flag at the Quarter Guard, which signified the begining of a new era.
