The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Mayirenso Lander David Saraso has admonished recently elevated officers to uphold loyalty, discipline, and unwavering commitment to their roles and obligations.
The GOC 1 DIV emphasized that their actions and inactions will be documented and treated accordingly as Captains and Majors.
At the investiture ceremony held at the Division Officers Mess (Annex) in Dalet Barracks Kawo, Kaduna State Nigeria, General Saraso congratulated the officers on their well-deserved elevation.
He thanked the Service Chiefs for considering them worthy of promotion and charged the officers to redouble their efforts to justify the confidence reposed in them.
“The journey in the Armed Forces is not about how far but how well you perform.
“Every step and action you take from this moment going forward will be appropriately documented. The beauty and pride of the Armed Forces of Nigeria are now in your hands, and you must work the talk,” General Saraso stated.
The newly promoted officers in a statement by Lt Col Musa Adams Yahaya the Division’s Spokesperson include:
– Major YB Yerima, Military Intelligence Brigade
– Major AA Abdullahi, 1 Division Finance and Accounts
– Major MB Mohammed, Command Secondary School Kaduna
– Captain BC Ewoo, Aide-de-Camp to the GOC
– Sub Lieutenant IS Mamza, Naval Officer serving at Headquarters Sector 1 Operation FANSAN YAMMA
These officers were elevated in recognition of their dedication, excellent performance, and achievements in the Nigerian Army and Navy.
In his vote of thanks, Major YB Yerima expressed gratitude to God Almighty, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, and the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral EI Ogalla.
He also thanked the GOC for his leadership and attendance despite a tight schedule.
The event was well-attended by officers, staff, family members, and well-wishers of the newly promoted officers. Highlights included words of advice from senior officers and group photographs.
Lantana Nasir
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