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Nigerian Army Deploys 700 Officers To Liberia For Peacekeeping

700 officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army have been deployed on a peacekeeping mission to Liberia as part of the country’s contribution to the … Continue reading Nigerian Army Deploys 700 Officers To Liberia For Peacekeeping


700 officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army have been deployed on a peacekeeping mission to Liberia as part of the country’s contribution to the United Nations peace mission in Liberia.

Addressing the troops at their pre-deployment graduation ceremony  from  the  Nigerian Army Peacekeeping Centre, Jaji North West Nigeria on Friday, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army,  Major  General  Ahmed  Jibrin  advised  the soldiers to  protect Nigeria’s image abroad by abiding by the rules of engagement on peacekeeping.

The GOC who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Johnson Oladeinde however warned them that the Nigerian Army will not accept any situation where its troops fail to respond decisively in a professional manner in the face of attack.

The GOC further warned the contingent not to involve themselves in trafficking of illicit substances of any kind, especially arms and hard drugs as those negate United Nations norms as well as the cultural values of the Liberian people.

The Commandant Nigerian Army Peacekeeping Centre, Major General Salihu Uba said the troops have received adequate level of training and preparations to ensure their effective performance during their Peace Support Operations in Liberia.

The training according to him was in line with the Army Headquarters’ desire to ensure that troops receive the needed robust and theatre-specific Pre-Deployment Training prior to their induction into peacekeeping missions.