A biffing send-off ceremony for posted out senior officers of 1 Division Nigerian Army and Operation Whirl Punch was organized on January 12, 2023 by Maj-Gen TA Lagbaja, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander.
The GOC praised the posted-out senior officers during his speech for their relentless efforts, dedication, and support of the Division, which he claimed contributed to the results the Division has so far achieved. Additionally, he said that it was difficult to say goodbye and that it was impossible to overstate the contributions and influence of the senior officers who were being posted out.
Then, in order to keep their predecessors informed of their tasks and obligations, he recommended the senior officials who had been posted to keep them abreast with their tasks and responsibilities.
The departing senior officers are Brig. Gen. UV Unachuckwu, Brig. Gen. MS Adamu, Brig. Gens. MU Ikobah, NA Mohammed, AD Aliyu, and OO Ejere, Col. J. Michael, Lt. Col. UA Mohammed, Lt. Col. BA Inuwa, IC Okenna, BA Mshelbwala, MM Sani, Lt. Col. AC Uba, Maj AI Otuvie and Maj S Komo.
The most senior of the posted-out officers and Commander of 1 Division Finance and Account Brig Gen MS Adamu expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army and their respective Corps Commanders for the opportunity to serve in the Premier Division of the NA on behalf of his coworkers. He expressed his gratitude to GOC 1 Division in particular for his mentoring, direction, and good leadership and wished the Division success in all of its undertakings.
The distribution of mementoes to the senior officers stationed there and the group photos was the highlight of the ceremony.