The ECOWAS Commission’s Head of Mission and Special Representative, Namizata Sangare, has visited the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) Force Headquarters in Bakau to discuss security coordination and operational activities.
A statement published on the ECOWAS Commission’s website,m.states that the visit was Sangare’s first to the Force Headquarters since assuming her position.
The visit formed part of her familiarisation engagements and provided an opportunity to interact with ECOMIG officers and receive briefings on the mission’s mandate, operations and activities.
Sangare was received by the ECOMIG Force Commander, Colonel Aliou Tine, alongside other officers at the headquarters.
Discussions focused on ECOMIG’s operational responsibilities and its cooperation with Gambian authorities and security forces in addressing security challenges.
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The meeting also highlighted the importance of professionalism, discipline, mutual respect and coordination among personnel and relevant security institutions.
Continued Security Cooperation
During the engagement, Sangare commended ECOMIG personnel for their professionalism and commitment to the ECOWAS mandate.
She also emphasised the need for continued cooperation between ECOMIG, the Gambian authorities and the Gambia Armed Forces.
The Head of Mission showed appreciation for the efforts of contingents for humanitarian assistance, community development projects, medical assistance, and social responsibilities given to communities in The Gambia, as outlined in the brief and also showed concern on the challenges facing ECOMIG personnel”.
The statement indicated that Sangare also expressed concern about challenges affecting ECOMIG personnel.
The ECOMIG Force Commander, Colonel Aliou Tine, congratulated Sangare on her appointment and welcomed her to The Gambia on behalf of the mission’s officers and personnel.
Colonel Tine underscored ECOMIG commitment to the mandate entrusted to it, adding that the Mission has always worked closely with the Gambian Security Institutions to maintain a secure and stable environment, while supporting efforts to strengthen national security capacity and promote regional peace and stability.
The Force Commander highlighted ECOMIG’s cooperation with Gambian security institutions in carrying out its mandate.
The visit concluded with both sides expressing their commitment to continued cooperation in addressing security challenges and supporting peace and stability in The Gambia.
