The Nigerian Army has announced the assumption of office by Major General Abubakar Wase as the 44th General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division Nigerian Army, and Sector 1 Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma.
The colourful handover ceremony was held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the Headquarters of 1 Division, Kaduna.
According to a statement by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Shuaib Umar, Major General Wase took over from Major General Mayirenso Saraso.
Umar explained that the appointment formed part of the recent posting and reshuffle approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede.
The statement described the event as eventful, highlighting activities such as the signing of handshakes and taking over notes, the decoration of the new GOC with the 1 Division insignia, and a farewell address to troops by the outgoing GOC.
See more photos from the handover below.
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