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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.
Naija News reports that 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.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army has moved its Special Forces Training School from Buni Yadi in Yobe State to Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Naija News reports that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, announced the relocation during the foundation-laying ceremony and inauguration of new projects at the 4 Special Forces Command, Doma.
Oluyede said the move was designed to provide a more suitable setting for preparing the elite unit for complex security challenges.
“The decision to relocate the school is aimed at providing a much more ideal environment for the training of our special forces and equip them with the requisite skills and competencies needed for the peculiar nature of their missions,” he stated.
He expressed optimism that the new location would soon become a “beacon of excellence and professionalism” within the Nigerian Army, inspiring future generations of elite soldiers.
The COAS said his administration remains committed to giving special forces the highest quality training to compete favourably with their counterparts globally.
“It is envisioned that the training provided here will prepare our warriors for today’s dynamic and evolving security threats. My visit is not just to lay the foundation for new structures, but to lay the groundwork for a legacy of excellence, bravery and sacrifice,” Oluyede said.
He stressed that investment in the school is an investment in the security and prosperity of Nigeria.
Addressing personnel, Oluyede urged professionalism, diligence and commitment, describing them as ‘indomitable warriors’.
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