CDS reiterates military’s commitment to UN peace- keeping operations

By Sumaila Ogbaje

 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reiterated commitment of the Nigerian Armed Forces to United Nations (UN) peace-keeping operations.

This is contained in a statement by the Director Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau,  in Abuja.

Musa made the pledge while receiving the United Nation Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Mohammed Fall, in Abuja.

The CDS urged the UN to partner State Governments to ensure the return of displaced persons as well as refugees to their respective communities, while also urging it to  seek  partnerships for global security.

Musa emphasised the importance of civil- military relations, saying it was more impactful than kinetic means of operations.

Earlier, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator described the UN long-standing relationship with the Nigerian military as mutually beneficial.

He added that the Nigerian military was one of the greatest contributors to the UN peace -keeping missions and called for more support for the stability of the region.

Fall commended Nigeria’s roles in maintaining peace in Africa and other parts of the world, adding that Nigeria was a key participant and supporter of  UN operations.

He called for support for the Nigerian Armed Forces, saying  that the country is important to the  UN due to its demography and provision of leadership in Africa. (NAN)