The Nigerian Army has announced the deployment of 177 personnel for a peacekeeping mission in Guinea-Bissau.

The Chief of Operations for the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. BONIFACE SINJEN, disclosed this information during the graduation ceremony of troops from the Nigerian Company 3 ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau.

The ceremony took place at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAILPKC) in Jaji.

In his remark, SINJEN emphasized that Guinea-Bissau is currently facing political instability and institutional crisis, which poses a significant threat to peace and sustainable development in the sub-region.

Nevertheless, he assured that the Nigerian Government, in collaboration with ECOWAS, stands united with the Government and people of Guinea-Bissau.

This support, he said, aims to address the security challenges, strengthen democratic governance, and foster stability in the country.

SINJEN commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. TAOREED LAGBAJA, for his relentless efforts to improve the capabilities of peacekeeping forces through practical training, which is a cornerstone of his leadership strategy.