On Wednesday, the Nigerian Army announced the deployment of 177 personnel for a peacekeeping mission in Guinea-Bissau.
Major General Boniface Sinjen, Chief of Operations for the Nigerian Army, made this announcement during the graduation ceremony for the troops of Nigerian Company 3 ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau, held at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAILPKC) in Jaji.
Sinjen said, “Guinea-Bissau is grappling with political instability and institutional crisis, which poses a significant threat to peace and sustainable development in the sub-region.”
He stated, however, that the Nigerian government, through ECOWAS, stood united with the government and people of Guinea-Bissau.
Sinjen mentioned that the graduation reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to supporting the government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau in consolidating its authority.
This support aims to address security challenges, strengthen democratic governance, and foster stability in the country.
” This deployment is in line with the mandate of the mission which has been extended severally to consolidate the relative peace and stability in the country.
“You gallant men of the Nigerian Army have been trained by this renowned Centre of Excellence to play that critical role.
“This Pre-Deployment Training (PDT) has equipped you with the necessary tactical skills and knowledge to support the government of Guinea-Bissau in stabilizing the country.
” I therefore urge you to remain committed to upholding the principles of ECOWAS peacekeeping operations, “he said.
The Chief of Operations instructed the troops to conduct themselves professionally in accordance with the mission’s guidelines.
Sinjen urged them to embody the core values of the Nigerian Armed Forces and avoid any actions that could compromise the mission’s objectives or damage the nation’s reputation.
He emphasized that the Nigerian Armed Forces maintain a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation and abuse.
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