HEADQUARTERS
MULTINATIONAL JOINT TASK FORCE HOST COUNCIL OF MINISTERS LAKE CHAD
BASIN COMMISSION AND COMISSIONER FOR PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICAN UNION
ON FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2107
The
Headquarters Multinational Joint Task Force (HQ MNJTF) Ndjamena – Chad
today Friday 17 February 2017 hosted a delegation of Council of
Ministers from Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) and Commissioner for
Peace and Security African Union (AU). The delegation was led by The
Executive Secretary and Head of Mission LCBC Engr Sanusi Imran
Abdullahi.
In
his welcome remarks, the Deputy Force Commander MNJTF, Brigadier
General Moussa Mahamat Djoui who represented the Force Commander (FC)
Major General Lamidi Adeosun who was on operational visit to Baga and
Diffa welcomed the delegation to the headquarters. He used the medium to
thank them for the visit and assured them of MNJTF commitment to ensure
Boko Haram terrorist (BHT) are defeated in the shortest possible time.
While
making a remark, the Head of Mission / Executive Secretary LCBC stated
the intention of the visit which according to him was to show to our
Ministers what we can do. He went further pointed out that in LCBC there
is no demarcation, no nations, as we all work as one and as a team for a
common mandate / objective.
While commending
the officers and men of MNJTF on behalf of the Council of Ministers of
the LCBC, The Honourable Minister of Water Resource of Nigeria Engr
Suleman H Adamu expressed his appreciation for the fantastic brief on
activities and achievements of the MNJTF in bringing Peace and Security
in the Lake Chad region.
The Honourable Minister Wished the Commander MNJTF, officers and men of MNJTF God’s guidance in the discharge of their duties.
The visit was attended by:
- HE Ismail Chergui (AU), Commissioner Peace and Security.
- HE Mohammed Dauda Nigerian Ambassador to Rep of Chad.
- Suleman Adamu Hon. Minister of Water Resources Nigeria.
- Hadidja Bukar Abba Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs Nigeria.
- Yerima Mandja Hon. Minister of Livestock Central African Republic.
- Siddik Abdel Karim Hon. Minister Water and Sanitation Chad.
- M Marouf Moussa Representing The Governor Far North Region Cameroon.
On
his part, the Commissioner for Peace and Security AU said that AU is
prepared to do everything possible by way of motivation to show
appreciation and encouragement for the sacrifices of the gallant MNJTF
troops in the fight against terrorism.
Honourable
Minister Siddik Abdel Karim thanked the Heads of States of LCBC for the
great initiative to effectively implement MNJTF. He also expressed
appreciation on the achievements of MNJTF and encouraged officers and
men to continue with their relentless sacrifices in the fight against
terrorism.
The visit witnessed a detail brief in the activities, achievements and prospects of the MNJTF and visitations.
In
other to enhance mobility of troops in the various sectors, 15 tactical
vehicles and 30 motorbikes were handed over to the Commander MNJTF who
took advantage of the occasion to heartily thank the delegation from the
AU and promised that MNJTF will keep working as a team to ensure
success of its mandate. While performing the ceremony of handing over
the keys to the Force Commander, the Commissioner for Peace and Security
AU once more expressed his satisfaction and promised that more support
to the MNJTF is still to come.
In view of the importance of the visit, you are please requested to disseminate this piece of information to the public.
We count on your usual cooperation.
MUSTAPHA ANKA
Colonel
Military Public Information Officer
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