
Following the recent posting and appointments by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army (NA), and Sector 1 Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed Wase has assumed command as the 44th GOC of the Division.
The colourful handing and taking over ceremony held on Wednesday, 20th August 2025 at the Headquarters 1 Division, Kaduna, was between him and his predecessor, Major General Mayirenso Saraso.
The outgoing GOC, General Saraso, expressed gratitude to God Almighty and the COAS for the privilege to serve in the Division as GOC.
He appreciated officers and soldiers of the Division for their support and urged them to accord same, and even more support to his successor for the overall benefit of the NA and the entire country.
The ceremony featured signing of handing and taking over notes between the outgoing and incoming GOCs, decoration of the new GOC with 1 Division insignia and farewell address to troops by the outgoing GOC.
There were also handing over of the new command flag to the incoming GOC, hoisting of the new Division’s flag at the quarter guard which signifies the beginning of a new era, and group photographs among others.