PHOTOS: Maj Gen. Wase Takes Over As 44th GOC, 1 Division Nigerian Army

Major General Wase officially assumed the position of the 44th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 1 Division Nigerian Army in a vibrant handover ceremony on August 20, 2025, at the division's headquarters in Kaduna. The outgoing GOC, Major General Mayirenso Saraso Umar, handed over the reins as part of an approved appointment by the Chief of Army Staff.

The event was marked by the signing of documents, a handshake, and the decoration of the new GOC with the 1 Division insignia. Meanwhile, the Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, announced the relocation and inauguration of a new project for the 4 Special Forces Command in Doma, Nasarawa State.

Oluyede emphasized the importance of providing a conducive environment for elite units to tackle complex security challenges and expressed confidence that the new location would set a standard for excellence and professionalism within the Nigerian Army. He underscored the government's commitment to.