The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Mayirenso Lander David Saraso has charged newly promoted officers to remain loyal, disciplined, dedicated to their duties and responsibilities as their actions and inactions going forward will be documented and treated appropriately as Captains and Majors.
He made these remarks during the investiture ceremony of newly promoted officers of 1 Division and Sector 1 Operation FASAN YAMMA at the Division Officers Mess (Annex) in Dalet Barracks Kawo, Kaduna State.
Gen Saraso congratulated the officers for the well-deserved elevation and thanked the Service Chiefs for considering the officers worthy to be promoted.
He also charged the newly promoted officers to redouble their efforts so as to justify the confidence reposed in them by the promotion.
Emphasising the significance of their new responsibilities, the GOC said, “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 it is your duty to work the talk”.
The newly promoted officers were Major YB Yerima of 1 Military Intelligence Brigade, Major AA Abdullahi of 1 Division Finance and Accounts and Major MB Mohammed of Command Secondary School, Kaduna.
Others are Captain BC Ewoo, Aide-de-Camp to the GOC and Sub Lieutenant IS Mamza, a Naval Officer serving at Headquarters Sector 1 Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
A statement by Lt. Col Yahaya, spokesman said, “All the officers were elevated to their new ranks in recognition of their dedication, excellent performance, and achievements in the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy respectively”.
In his vote of thanks on behalf of the newly promoted officers, Major YB Yerima who is the most senior among them expressed his gratitude to God Almighty for giving them and their families the privilege of being alive to witness the event.
He expressed his gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja and the Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral EI Ogalla for considering them for the promotion.
He thanked the GOC for his leadership of the Division and for attending the event despite his very tight schedule.
 He then extended his appreciation to members of their families for their unwavering prayers and support and pleaded with them not to relent.
Highlights of the events were words of advice from senior officers to the newly promoted officers and group photographs.
