Date: 4 February 2025
The Force Commander (FC) of ECOMIG, Colonel Ngiagne Diouf, on Tuesday, 4th February 2025, paid a courtesy name on the National Security Adviser (NSA), Abubakarr Suleiman Jeng, on the State House, Office of National Security (ONS) to strengthen collaboration between ECOMIG and The Gambia’s safety structure.
During the assembly, the FC emphasised the necessity to maintain and construct upon the achievements of his predecessor, highlighting the significance of continued cooperation with the Gambian Defence and Security Forces (GDSF). He supplied an replace on ongoing Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) initiatives led by ECOMIG contingents and sought the NSA’s assist in securing ECOWAS assets to additional these efforts. The FC additionally expressed his appreciation for the NSA’s continued backing.
NSA Jeng welcomed the FC and recommended ECOMIG for its very important position in sustaining safety and stability in The Gambia. He acknowledged the professionalism of ECOMIG personnel and their alignment with the mission’s mandate. Reaffirming the dedication of the GDSF to strengthening collaboration, he highlighted joint safety operations and evening patrols as key areas of continued partnership.
Recognizing ECOMIG’s contributions to CIMIC initiatives, NSA Jeng underscored the significance of participating with native communities to boost safety outcomes. He assured the FC that The Gambia’s safety operations would proceed to combine ECOMIG’s assist the place wanted. Furthermore, he reiterated The Gambia’s appreciation for ECOMIG’s position in peace and safety, pledging continued cooperation and sustaining open communication channels.
𝑨𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆:
Colonel Omar B. Bojang, Deputy National Security Adviser
Lt Col James Amedu, Chief J1/J4, ECOMIG
Major Andy Sowatey, Public Information Officer, ECOMIG
Source: Culled from the Office of the National Security Adviser