The Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander (Ag HoM/FC) United Nations Interim Security Force For Abyei (UNISFA), Major General Benjamin Sawyer has commended the professionalism, dedication, and operational conduct of the Nigerian contingent in securing the Force Headquarters Camp (FHQ).
He gave the commendation when he visited the Nigerian Contingent (NIGCON 1) Camp to spend a day with the peacekeepers.
During the visit, the Contingent Commander, Colonel James Nkereuwem briefed the Head of Mission on the unit’s activities and achievements since arriving in the mission area.
Major General Sawyer commended the Contingent Commander for his purposeful and visionary leadership that has prevailed and stopped the issue of thefts within the FHQ Camp. He extolled the troops for their level of discipline and the way they have projected the Nigerian Army in Peace Support Operations.
The Acting Head of Mission UNISFA further expressed his satisfaction with the camp’s infrastructure and maintenance, acknowledging the efforts made by the Contingent Commander to create a conducive living environment for the peacekeepers.
The highlights of the visit were interactive sessions with troops, presentations of souvenirs and tree planting by the Ag HoM/FC to commemorate the visit.
