By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
The Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has organized a farewell ceremony in honour of the outgoing chiefs of the following cells: Military Public Information (MPIO), Logistics (J4) and Head of Centre for Coordination and Liaison (CCL).
The MNJTF Force Commander, Major General Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim expressed appreciation to the officers for their support and contributions to the activities of the mission.
Maj. Gen. Ibrahim also commended the officers for performing their duties diligently with less supervision.
He added that their professionalism, conduct and understanding of working in a International environment is an attribute that makes their contributions very important to the success recorded during their tour of duty.
A statement issued on Saturday in Maiduguri by the MNJTF spokesman, Col Mohammed Dole, said Major General Khalifa further wished them well in their next assignments and requested that they should convey his best wishes to their families.
There were goodwill messages from officers of the MNJTF who in the course of their duties worked together. They applauded them for their sense of duty, efficiency, good comradeship which has added value to the overall activities of the MNJTF.
Responding, the Head of CCL Colonel Thierry DesRobert thanked the Force Commander for always welcoming him even when he is busy and on informal appointments.
According to him, he enjoyed working with the FC because he allowed him to work without unnecessary protocols.
He also extended his appreciation to Major ES Kpamber who worked closely with him and for his contributions to the CCL Cell.
He paid tribute to the MNJTF soldiers who lost their lives while serving with the mission.
On behalf of the posted out officers, the out gone CMPIO, Colonel Mohammed Dole, expressed appreciation to the Force Commander for the unalloyed support given to him and his colleagues to perform their duties.
Colonel Dole also recognized and appreciated with keen interests, the hallmark achievements recorded by the Force Commander within a short period of time. Most especially, the efforts made to get the necessary equipments for the Sectors and Medal Parade for those who have completed their tour of duty.
Senior officers and personalities in attendance include the Force Commander, Major General AK Ibrahim, the Chief of Staff, officers from the CCL and MNJTF MSOs.
Highlights of the ceremony include the presentation of plaques and group photographs.
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