ECOMOG: Defence Minister pledges to honour Nigerian troops killed in Liberia, Sierra Leone
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has assured veterans of the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group, ECOMOG, that Nigerian troops who died during peacekeeping operations in Liberia and Sierra Leone will be remembered for their sacrifices. Musa gave the assurance when he received a delegation of ECOMOG veterans led by […] ECOMOG: Defence Minister pledges…
Minister of Defence Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.) has pledged that the Federal Government will remain committed to preserving the legacy and sacrifices of Nigerian troops who died during peacekeeping missions in Liberia and Sierra Leone under the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG). While receiving a delegation of ECOMOG veterans led by Maj.
Gen. Ohifeme Ejimai (retd.) at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Abuja, Musa assured the group that efforts to document casualties, historical assets, and outstanding records would be completed to preserve the force's legacy.
According to Premium Times, the minister also announced that more than 27,000 officers across Nigeria’s four paramilitary services have been approved for promotion.
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