The Government of Liberia and her Armed Forces is set to immortalize officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army (NA), who paid the supreme sacrifice during peacekeeping operations in Liberia.
The Chief of Staff, COS, Armed Forces of Liberia, AFL, Major General Prince Charles Johnson III, disclosed this on Friday, during a courtesy call on the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.
The COS, of Liberia in his opening remarks during the visit, appreciated the sacrifices rendered by Nigerian troops to the people of Liberia, in restoring peace during the internal strive experienced in the country.
Charles Johnson III, eulogised the Nigerian Army for the technical assistance rendered through the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), support team.
He added that the assistance ushered in a new Armed Forces of Liberia, stating that the Liberian Armed Forces Chief is in Nigeria for more collaboration and bilateral relations in the area of training.
The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, in his response promised that the NA would continue to leverage the experiences gathered during peacekeeping operations in Liberia, in the discharge of its constitutional roles.
He assured the visiting Chief of Staff, AFL, of NA’s continuous support, especially in the area of capacity development.
According to him, the NA has a long-standing relationship with the Liberians and would continue to extend the warm hands of friendship to the AFL.
Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement said the event was witnessed by Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters,
According to him the high point of the visit was the exchange of souvenirs by the COAS and the AFL Chief of Staff.
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