Security: Joint Task Force Commander urges NGOs to adhere to global best practice

The Theatre Commander (TC), Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK),  Major General Christopher Musa has urged both local and  International Non-Governmental Organizations(NGOs) to operate within the security rules of the Nigerian military and in accordance with international humanitarian procedures.

Major General  Musa made the call on 2 July 2021 when he hosted members of the NGOs operating in the North East, at a maiden interactive session with them on the need to chart a new course in enhancing  Civil-Military Cooperation according to a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Nyema Nwachukwu.

He pointed out that this is necessary among stakeholders, in the face of the daunting security and humanitarian situation confronting the region.

The Deputy Humanitarian  Coordinator, Mr Vincent Melei who expressed his appreciation to the Theatre Commander for organizing the forum noted that this would create a platform for NGOs to make suggestions on practical ways to monitor and report issues as they occur.

He emphasized the importance of providing adequate security for the NGOs to enable them to perform their statutory responsibilities.

The Theatre Commander reassured all NGOs operating within the legal framework of his support.

PIAK