…expresses his gratitude for their tremendous support
The outgoing Force Commander (FC), Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Maj Gen Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim on Tuesday, 18th of April, 2023 paid a farewell visit to the Chadian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Lt. General Abakar Abdelkerim Daod at the Defence Headquarters Complex, N’Djamena Chad.
This information was contained in a statement signed by Lt Col Kamarudeen Adegoke, Chief Military Public information Officer, MNJTF and made available to the press on Tuesday 18 April 2023.
The outgoing FC said he was in the Chadian Defence Headquarters to bid farewell to the CDS and to thank him for his tremendous support. He confirmed that Sector 2 MNJTF Chad has played tremendous roles in MNJTF and commended them for their courage and gallantry in battle. He said a lot has been achieved in the fight against the terrorists but there was the need for more cooperation to end the menace of terrorism in the region.
Maj Gen Ibrahim paid tributes to officers and men of the MNJTF who lost their lives in the quest for peace in the region. Afterwards, he introduced his successor whom he described as a competent Infantry General who has held key positions in the Nigerian Army including being a General Officer Commanding (GOC) and a former Brigade Commander in Sector 3 MNJTF.
He sought the support of the Chadian CDS to enable the new FC accomplish his mission. He said he wished the Republic of Chad peace, progress and stability.
In his response, the Chadian CDS, commended the outgoing FC for his tremendous achievements, especially in conducting MNJTF operations. He thanked him for his service and said the Chadian Armed Forces will always remember his contributions to peace in the region.
The Chadian CDS also welcomed the newly appointed FC and congratulated him on his appointment. He said his door was always open to support the new FC and encouraged him to visit the Headquarters for consultation if need be.
In a related development, the outgoing and newly appointed FC visited the Nigerian Ambassador to Chad, Her Excellency, Lami Sauda Remawa. The outgoing FC informed the Ambassador that the newly appointed FC, Maj Gen GU Chibuisi was in the process of assuming command of the MNJTF as he had finidhed his setvice and hence the visit to bid the Ambassador farewell and to introduce the new FC her.
He thanked the Ambassador for her support to MNJTF and urged her to extend same to the new FC. He described Gen Chibuisi as an experienced Senior Officer who will take the MNJTF to greater heights. He confirmed the improving security situation in the Lake Chad Basin region but stressed for greater cooperation to end the menace of the terrorism.
The outgoing FC was accompanied on the visit by the newly appointed FC, MNJTF, Maj. Gen. Gold Uhuoma Chibuisi, DFC and senior officers of the MNJTF.
The new FC is expected to take over the helms of affairs of MNJTF on Wednesday 19 April 2023.
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