The Force Commander Multinational Joint Task Force MNJTF, Major General Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim has called for a focused and proactive partnership between MNJTF and UK forces, pointing out that working together with partners will speedily end terrorism in the region.
General Ibrahim made the call at a send forth in honour of Lieutenant Colonel Segolene Hobson (British Army) on the occasion of her successful completion of tour of duty at the Headquarters, MNJTF , N’Djamena.
He said, such global alliance and collaboration will definitely open opportunities to explore common goals and aspiration in the fight against terror.
Lt Col Hobson was the Commander Liaison and Support Team MNJTF as part of Operation TURUS and a United Kingdom (UK) Staff Officer for Development and Stabilization with Centre for Coordination and Liaison (CCL) in N’Djamena Chad.
The Force Commander commended her outstanding performance and applauded her commitment in promoting cooperation and mutual support between the MNJTF, CCL and operation TURUS.
General Ibrahim praised her efforts in coordination of the medical outreaches for communities and conduct of series of training packages for MNJTF personnel, as part of the UK government support.
The Force Commander added that, the training packages and donation of twelve combat cameras will surely improve the troop operational efficiency and proficiency.
Highlights of the event included decoration of the honorary MNJTF medal and presentation of the souvenirs to the departing senior officer. The event was hitch free.
In a similar event, an Executive Session in honour of Colonel IM Kabir (Nigerian Army) the outgoing Chief Military Intelligence Officer(J2) was held on 18 February 2022 at the HQ MNJTF N’Djamena Chad.
Colonel Kabir has completed his tour of duty and will soon proceed on retirement after thirty-two years of meritorious service in the Nigerian Army. General Ibrahim lauded his deep analysis of information and near perfect projections, which impacted positively in the recent conduct of field operations.
He said, it is a pride to serve in the military profession meritoriously and retire honourably in good health, hence he congratulated and wish him success in his future endeavours.
