By Miriam Humbe
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa on Thursday, received in audience the United Nation Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Mohammed Fall.
Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the
Director Defence Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday.
The CDS pledged the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s 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 communities while looking forward to partnership for global security.
He further congratulated the United Nations on its 80th Birthday.
The Defence Chief emphasised the importance of Civil Military Relations saying it was more Impactful than kinetic means of operations.
The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Falls also described UN long relationship with Nigeria Military as beneficial.
He said that the AFN is one of the greatest contributors to the UN Peace Keeping Missions and called for more support to the stability of the region.
Mr Fall also showered encomium on the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s roles in maintaining peace in Africa and other parts of the world.
He said the country was an enabler to United Nation operations.
PHe also called for increase global engagement and the need to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
He added that Nigeria represented 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 on the visit by Mr Trod Jensien, head of OCHA.
