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PHOTOS: Army honours departing senior officers

The GOC 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj Gen Abubakar Wase, has commended three departing senior officers for their professionalism and loyalty in Kaduna. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-army-honours-departing-senior-officers/

PHOTOS: Army honours departing senior officers

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Abubakar Sadique Wase, honoured three senior officers during a send-off ceremony at the Headquarters Conference Room in Kaduna. Wase praised the officers for their professionalism, loyalty, and contributions to the Division, known as the “Stallion Family.”

The ceremony was attended by the departing officers, who expressed gratitude to the GOC and the Army for their support, as well as to God for their protection and guidance throughout their service. Wase also reaffirmed the Division's commitment to strengthening partnerships with institutions such as the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to enhance the safety and security of corps members in Kaduna State.

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