By Augustine Ehikioya
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on 19 March 2025, received the United Nation Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Mohammed Fall.
He pledged the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s continuous resolve to ensure improved contribution to the UN led Peace Keeping Operations.
General Musa, in a statement by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director Defence Information, and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA), also urged the UN to partner State Governments to ensure 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.
Emphasizing the importance of Civil Military Relations, the Defence Chief maintained that it is more impactful than kinetic means of operations.
The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Falls also described 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.
Mr Fall also showered encomium on the Armed Forces of Nigeria roles in maintaining peace in Africa and other parts of the world.
According to him, Nigeria is an enabler to United Nation operations.
He also called for increased global engagement and the need to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
He stressed that Nigeria represents 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.
The UN Coordinator was accompanied on the visit by Mr Trod Jensien, head of OCHA.