The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has been praised for its commitment towards ending terrorism and insurgency activities in the Lake Chad Basin region.
The Chadian Minister of Defence Lieutenant General Daoud Yaya appraised the Task Force when the Force Commander (FC) MNJTF Major General Gold Chibuisi paid him a courtesy.
A statement by the Chief Military Public Information Officer MNJTF N'Djamena, Lieutenant Colonel Kamarudeen Adegoke said General Yaya congratulated the Force Commander on his appointment and appreciated the thoughtfulness of his consultation with the key leaders and military commanders.
He urged him to sustain the ongoing fight against the insurgents while promising to continue to support MNJTF in its bid to achieve its mandate.
The Force Commander who was accompanied on the visit by the Deputy Force Commander Brigadier General Assoualai Blama and other senior officers of the MNJTF was on tge visit as part wide consultations with strategic partners and stakeholders of the MNJTF towards achieving the mandate of MNJTF.
General Gold stated that he was impressed with the conductive atmosphere prevailing in N'Djamena which has made it possible for the MNJTF to operate without any hitches.
He assured the Minister of MNJTF's commitment to strengthening the existing collaboration between the task force and the Chadian authorities.
Similarly, the Force Commander MNJTF Major General Gold Chibuisi also visited the Chadian Chief of Air Staff Brigadier General Amine Ahmed Idriss at the Chadian Airforce Base in N'Djamena, Chad.
Following a brief on the activities of the Chadian Air Force, the Force Commander appreciated the Chadian Air Force Chief for its contributions and support to MNJTF towards achieving its mandate. He stressed the need for effective synergy between the MNJTF and other relevant establishments in order to jointly tackle the insecurity in the Lake Chad Basin region.
General Chibuisi further stated that the much needed cooperation is crucial in the fight against BH/ISWAP Terrorists.
"Terrorism and Insurgency has no boundaries, there is therefore the need to collectively deal with the issues of BH/ISWAP Terrorists in the Lake Chad Basin region".
He added that the supporting role of Air assets of the Chadian Air Force as well as other arsenal of weapons by the Troops Contributing Countries remain critical to MNJTF activities especially during operations.
Responding, the Chadian Chief, General Idriss assured the Task Force Commander of the continuous support of the Chadian Air Force noting that the existing relationship will be built upon to achieve the needed success in the fight against the BH/ISWAP Terrorists.
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