The Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF has handed over equipment donated by the African Union and Lake Chad Basin Commission to partner countries in the Multinational Joint Task Force, (MNJTF) operations.
At the Sector 1 Headquarters Mora, in the Republic of Cameroon, the Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force, Major General Abdul Khalifah accompanied by staff officers and the Head of Cells from HQ MNJTF formally handed over the equipment meant for the sector.
The equipment includes Armour Personnel Carriers, Counter Improvised Explosive Device equipment, 2 high calibre generators, vehicles and office equipment. The Sector Commander, Brigadier General Bouba in his remarks appreciated l the AU and the LCBC for facilitating the delivery of the equipment. He further appreciated the FC for always supporting the Sector in the course of its operations.
The FC in remarks stated that he is happy and proud of the work of Sector 1 MNJTF and with the new equipment, the sector would maintain and surpass its high standards. He added that he is sad that the Sector Commander is leaving the MNJTF for another assignment. He however praised and thanked him for his stellar services rendered to the MNJTF and most especially to his country the Republic of Cameroon describing the Sector Commander as a professional office that would be sorely missed.
Also, the equipment meant for the Republic of Chad was formally handed over to Sector 2 MNJTF in Bagasola , Chad by the Chief of Staff (COS) of the Headquarters MNJTF Colonel Nana Njomo Paulin who represented the FC on Monday 18 July 22.
He urged the Sector to maintain the equipment and make judicious use of them to help secure the Lake Chad Basin areas.
Receiving the equipment on behalf of the Sector, the Deputy Sector Commander, Brig Gen Omar Adam appreciated HQ MNJTF for facilitating the issue of the equipment and promised to use them judiciously.
Equally, the equipment meant for the Headquarters MNJTF arrived in N’Djamena Chad d was inspected by the Head of Mission (HoM) of the MNJTF, Ambassador Mamman Nuhu accompanied by the FC. The HoM expressed satisfaction following the detailed arrangements made for the safe delivery of the equipment to all TCCs.
He said the equipment would surely lead to greater stability in the Lake Chad Basin. He wished the MNJTF more success in its operations.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief of Military Public Information Office, N’Djamena Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Kamarudeen Adegoke.
Dominica Nwabufo
