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FG to immortalise Nigerian soldiers killed in Liberia, Sierra Leone — Defence Minister

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has pledged that Nigerian troops who died during peacekeeping missions in Liberia and Sierra Leone under the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group will not be forgotten. Musa gave the assurance when he received a delegation of ECOMOG veterans, led by Maj. Gen. Ohifeme Ejimai Read More:…

FG to immortalise Nigerian soldiers killed in Liberia, Sierra Leone — Defence Minister

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has pledged to immortalise the legacy of Nigerian soldiers who died during peacekeeping missions in Liberia and Sierra Leone under the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG). Speaking at a meeting with ECOMOG veterans, Musa assured that the Federal Government remains committed to preserving the sacrifices of these troops.

He acknowledged the significant human and financial resources Nigeria deployed under ECOMOG, particularly during operations in Liberia and Sierra Leone. The minister also assured that efforts to document outstanding records, casualties, and historical assets associated with ECOMOG would be completed to preserve the force's legacy for future generations.

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