The Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander UNISFA, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr, has commended the selfless service and exemplary act of professionalism exhibited by 2 officers of the Nigerian Air Force who recently completed their tour of duty as Staff Officers and United Nations Military Observers.
He described Wing Commander Uche Agha and Squadron Leader Olakitan Fatokun, United Nations Military Observer as officers who gave selfless service to humanity and represent the symbol of military professionalism associated with the Nigerian Air Force and the Nigerian Military.
The Force Commander stated that their exemplary service has shown why Nigeria will continue to be relevant in United Nations Peacekeeping efforts.
He praised the commitment of the Nigerian Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Naval Staff, the Chief of Air Staff and Principal Staff Officers of the various Services in their efforts towards repositioning Nigeria back to UN Peacekeeping Operations.
The Acting Head of Mission presented the UNISFA Plaque and Gold Coin for Peace to the 2 deserving officers, stating that the Gold Coin is meant for only those who impacted positively to mandate implementation and served meritoriously.
Others recognized were, Colonel Elie Bukuru of Burundi, the Force Chief of Staff and Wing Commander Bizeki Madzadzure the Chief U-4 from Zimbabwe.
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