Army praises senior officers at send-forth ceremony

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Abubakar Sadique Wase, has hailed three senior officers posted out of the Division for professionalism, loyalty and contributions to the service.

Wase gave the commendation during a send-off ceremony at the Headquarters Conference Room in Kaduna, urging the departing officers to sustain their dedication to duty and remain worthy ambassadors of the Division in their new assignments.

In a statement  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.

Speaking on behalf of the departing officers, Brigadier General Oluwasegun Okungbure expressed gratitude to God for His protection and guidance throughout their service in the Division.

Okungbure also appreciated the GOC for organising the ceremony, while thanking the Chief of Staff, commanders, principal staff officers and colleagues for their support and camaraderie.

He assured the GOC that the departing officers would continue to uphold the Division’s values and represent the formation positively in their new assignments.