The Nigerian Army has announced the deployment of 177 personnel for a peacekeeping mission in Guinea-Bissau.
The Chief of Operations for the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Boniface Sinjen, disclosed this information during the graduation ceremony of troops from the Nigerian Company 3 ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau.
VOP News understands that the ceremony took place at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAILPKC) in Jaji.
In his remark, Sinjen emphasized that Guinea-Bissau is currently facing political instability and institutional crisis, which poses a significant threat to peace and sustainable development in the sub-region
Nevertheless, he assured that the Nigerian Government, in collaboration with ECOWAS, stands united with the Government and people of Guinea-Bissau.
Sinjen further stated that the graduation ceremony serves as a reaffirmation of their unwavering commitment to supporting the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau in consolidating its authority.
This support, he said, aims to address the security challenges, strengthen democratic governance, and foster stability in the country.
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