The Nigerian Base Defence Company, deployed in the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), has rejoined the Multinational Peacekeeping Force after years of absence.
Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNISFA, Maj.-Gen. Benjamin Sawyerr, told reporters in Abuja yesterday that the induction of the Nigerian peacekeepers completed UNISFA’s eight-contingent member troops contributing countries.
He said the Force had achieved its mandate by providing protection to civilians and had engaged the two host governments and communities in spite of initial challenges during the parade held to commemorate the one year anniversary.
He said the Force had also encouraged dialogue, supported humanitarian agencies to assist the people and provided support to the two-country teams of Juba and Khartoum to implement the Programmatic Funding Activities.
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He appreciated the cooperation and collaboration of the local administration and the traditional institutions in forging peaceful dialogue that would lead to the determination of the final status of Abyei.
He commended the support of the UN for high level visits, budgetary allocations and logistics support.
He also commended the military, police and civilian components of the mission for working in synergy with the vision.
He said the mission would continue to operate under UN core values of integrity, impartiality, professionalism and respect for gender and diversity.
