By Nkechi Eze
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has received in audience the United Nation Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Mohammed Fall. During the visit, the CDS seized the opportunity of the visit to pledge the Armed Forces of Nigeria continuous resolve to ensuring improved contribution to the UN led Peace keeping Operations.
General Musa also urged the UN to partner State Governments to ensure the return of refugees to their respective community, while looking forward to partnership for global security. He further congratulated the United Nation on its 80th Birthday.
Director Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, in a signed statement made available to journalists disclosed that the Defence Chief in his comment emphasized the importance of Civil Military Relations. According to him, it is more Impactful than kinetic means of operations.
In his remarks, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Falls also described the UN’s long relationship with Nigeria Military as beneficial.
He added that the AFN is one of the greatest contributors to the UN Peace Keeping Missions. He further called for more support to the stability of the region.
Mr Fall also showered encomium on the Armed Forces of Nigeria roles in maintaining peace in Africa and other parts of the world.
He said the country is an enabler to United Nation operations. He also called for increased global engagement and the need to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
Adding that Nigeria represents a lot to the UN due to its demography and provision of leadership in Africa. He thanked AFN for Maintaining peace in the North East. The UN coordinator was accompanied to the visit with Mr Trond Jensen, head of United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UNOCHA.
