‘We’ve recorded significant drop in security threats’, says GOC 1 Division
The General Officer Commanding,(GOC), 1 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Mayirenso Saraso, said there has been significant drop in security threats across all areas under the Division.
“We have embarked on robust operations under the guidance of the Chief of Army Staff. I am glad to declare that these operations have yielded remarkable successes leading to a marked decline in security incidents in our Area of Responsibility.
“This is as a result of concerted efforts by the division and sister agencies. Our troops will continue to dominate all threat areas to guarantee safety and security to all Nigerians,” he added.
The GOC, who is also Commander, Sector 1 Operations Fansan Yamma, made this known on Monday in Kaduna at a week-long Leadership Awareness and Development Course 11/2025 for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) under the Division.
On the seminar, Saraso said that the orts and investments commited into organising it, indicated the premium placed by the Chief of Army Staff to quality leadership in the Nigerian Army.
Saraso said it was also in line with the realisation that “contemporary threats and operating environment demand astute and innovative leadership competences from our SNCOs.”
He, therefore, said the development course was designed to equip the SNCOs with skills and mindset needed to provide better direction, and to protect and preserve the cherished image of the Nigerian Army.
The GOC said the participants would be drilled on leadership framework, coaching, mentoring. social media and implications, customs, ethics and traditions.
Others areas covered by the course include conflict management, team building, team work, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, Constitution and the Armed Forces Act, among others.
“The stallion family is really elated that the Nigerian Army Resource Centre finds us worthy to host such all-important course for SNCOs here in Kaduna State.
“I implore all the participants and our guests to feel confident in using the highways in Kaduna State.
“Your presence on these roads would reassure the public and boost confidence of road users,” Saraso said.
He appreciated the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, for approving and providing the necessary logistics for the smooth conduct of the course, and urged the participants to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and attend all sessions in order to maximise the unique opportunity.
In his remarks, the Director-General, Nigerian Army Resource Centre, retired Major General Garba Wahab, challenged the non-commissioned officers to act as real leaders.
Garba said, “Nobody is going to wait for instructions to be given. Everybody is expected to be on the same page.
“That’s why we are starting with the Chief of Army Staff’s Command philosophy, which is challenging everybody, this is the way I want actions, operations, behaviour to be.
“And if you are able to imbibe that, it becomes easier for people to do their job without being prompted, and foster trust, foster integrity and accountability, because everybody is aware of what is expected of them.”
Garba said the essence of the course was for the participants to think critically, analyse issues and take action.
According to him, decision making is a major component of leadership, which they must all imbibe.
The director general, therefore, urged the participants to participate actively in the interactive course.
“That us why for every lecture, there is an interactive session, so that they can clear their doubts, ask questions or raise observations.
“Whoever is talking to them, is talking from his own perspective, apart from the command philosophy, every other thing is from an individual perspective,” he said.
