The Chadian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Lieutenant General Abakar Daod has commended the outgoing Force Commander (FC) Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim for his tremendous achievements, especially in the conduct of MNJTF operations.
General Abakar gave the commendation when the Force Commander (FC) Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Major General Abdul
Khalifah Ibrahim paid his command a farewell visit at the Chadian Defence Headquarters Complex N’Djamena Chad.
He appreciated the MNJTF Commander for his service and said the Chadian Armed Forces will always remember his contributions to peace in the region.
He welcomed the new MNJTF Force Commander, Major General Gold Uhuoma Chibuisi and congratulated him on his appointment.
He said his door was always open to support the new FC and encouraged him to visit the Headquarters for consultation if need be.
General Khalifah Ibrahim said he was in the Chadian Defence Headquarters to bid farewell to the Chief of Defence Staff and to appreciate him for his tremendous support, according to Chief Military Public Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Kamarudeen Adegoke.
He confirmed that Sector 2 MNJTF Chad has played tremendous roles in MNJTF and commended them for their courage and gallantry in battle.
He said a lot has been achieved in the fight against the Terrorists but there was the need for more cooperation to end the menace of terrorism in the region.
He paid tributes to officers and men of the MNJTF who lost their lives in the quest for peace in the region.
General Ibrahim thereafter introduced his successor Major General Gold Uhuoma Chibuisi whom he described as a competent Infantry General who has held key positions in the Nigerian Army including being a General Officer Commanding (GOC) and a former Brigade Commander in Sector 3 MNJTF.
He sought the support of the Chadian CDS to enable the new FC accomplish his mission and wished the Republic of Chad peace, progress and stability.
In a related development, the outgoing and new Force Commander visited the Nigerian Ambassador to Chad Her Excellency Lami Sauda Remawa where General Khalifah informed the Ambassador that the new Force Commander, Major General Gold Chibuisi was in the process of assuming command of the MNJTF and hence the visit to bid the
Ambassador farewell and to introduce the new FC to her.
He appreciated the Ambassador for her support to MNJTF and urged her to extend same to the new Force Commander.
He described General Chibuisi as an experienced Senior Officer who will take the MNJTF to greater heights.
He confirmed the improving security situation in the Lake Chad Basin region but stressed for greater cooperation to end the menace of the terrorism.
In a remark, the Ambassador appreciated the outgoing FC Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim for his outstanding service and leadership.
She congratulated him and wished him the best in his new assignment.
She equally welcomed the new Force Commander and assured him of her support at all times.
The new FC is expected to take over the helm of affairs of MNJTF on Wednesday 19 April 2023.
Hauwa M.
