Army honours departing senior officers
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Abubakar Sadique Wase, has commended three senior officers posted out of the Division for their professionalism, loyalty and contributions to the service.
Wase gave the commendation during a send-off ceremony held at the Headquarters Conference Room in Kaduna, where he urged the departing officers to sustain their dedication to duty and remain worthy ambassadors of the Division in their new assignments.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Ajemasu Jingina, the GOC praised the officers for their contributions to the formation, popularly known as the “Stallion Family.”
He urged them to remain focused on their respective career paths and uphold the values and standards of the Nigerian Army wherever they were posted.
Representing the departing officers, Brigadier General Oluwasegun Okungbure conveyed appreciation to the Almighty for His safeguarding and direction during their tenure within the Division.
Okungbure further acknowledged the GOC's role in orchestrating the event, and extended his gratitude to the Chief of Staff, commanding officers, senior staff members, and fellow officers for their collaborative support and professional fellowship.
He provided assurance to the GOC that the departing officers would maintain adherence to the Division's core principles and maintain a commendable representation of the organization in their forthcoming roles.
In a concurrent matter, Wase reaffirmed the Division's dedication to fortifying its collaborative relationship with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to bolster the protection and security of corps members throughout Kaduna State.
He delivered this commitment on October 15, 2026, upon welcoming the Kaduna State NYSC Coordinator, Mr Abubakar Bawa, during an introductory visit to the Division's operational base in Kaduna.
Bawa indicated that the visit aimed to present himself formally and reinforce the established partnership between the NYSC and the Nigerian Army.
He recognized the Army's sustained assistance, notably in safeguarding corps members throughout orientation programs, and requested continued partnership to guarantee their protection across the region.
In response, Wase received the delegation warmly and reiterated the Division's resolve to facilitate the NYSC in executing its mandated functions.
He underscored the significance of the Scheme in fostering national cohesion, social integration, and the advancement of young people, guaranteeing the delegation of the Army's sustained engagement.
These interactions, per the official communication, demonstrated the Division's commitment to acknowledging exemplary performance and cultivating strategic alliances with organizations instrumental in advancing national progress and safeguarding the nation.
