CDS partners UN for global security

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa received the United Nation Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Mohammed Fall.

The CDS in a statement, Wednesday through Brigadier General Tukur Gusau Director Defence Information. He said “I want to seized this opportunity of this visit to pledge the Armed Forces of Nigeria continuous resolve to ensuring improved contribution to the UN led Peace Kepping Operations.

“We urged the UN to partner State Governments to ensures the return of refugees to their respective community, while looking forward to partnership for global security.

“He further congratulated the United Nation on its 80th Birthday.

“He emphasises the importance of Civil Military Relations, it is more Impactful than kinetic means of operations.”

The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Falls also describe UN long relationship with Nigeria Military as beneficial.

“He added that the AFN is one of the greatest contributors to the UN Peace Keeping Missions. He further called for more support to the stability of the region.

“He also showered encomium on the Armed Forces of Nigeria roles in maintaining peace in Africa and other parts of the world. He said the country is an enabler to United Nation operations.

“He also called for increase global engagement and the need to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

“He added that Nigeria represent a lot to the UN due to its demography and provision of leadership in Africa. He thanked AFN for. Maintaining peace in the North East.”

During the visit the UN coordinator was accompanied to the visit with Mr Trod Jensien, head of OCHA.