ABUJA, Nigeria, August 28, 2026/APO Group/ —
The Resident Representative of the President of the ECOWAS Commission (RRPC) and Head of Mission (HOM) in Guinea-Bissau, Her Excellency Ambassador Dr. Ngozi Ukaeje, described the staff of the ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB) as “diplomatic and military professionals”.
Ambassador Ukaeje offered these commendations on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as the Force Commander (FC) of the ESSMGB, Brigadier General Danjuma Ribah Dantani, accompanied senior officers, including the newly appointed Deputy Force Commander, contingent commanders and Force Headquarters (FHQ) staff officers, on a visit to the RRPC/HOM office at ECOWAS headquarters in Bissau.
The RRPC/HOM, which was pleased to welcome the new officers to the ECOWAS mission, expressed particular admiration for the professionalism of the contingents and their ability to immediately begin their duties upon assuming their posts. It advised the contingent commanders to ensure their internal training programs are adapted to support the Guinea-Bissau National Defence Forces during the upcoming referendum and subsequent legislative elections. Dr. Ukaeje further encouraged the officers to remain focused and prepare for the tasks ahead in order to achieve the mission’s objectives.
Previously, the Force Commander (FC) had stated that the purpose of the visit was to formally introduce the newly appointed senior officers to the RRPC/HOM, in accordance with Force Headquarters (FHQ) traditions. He added that the visit would also provide an opportunity for the RRPC/HOM to meet with the officers and engage directly with them whenever necessary.
Brigadier General Danjuma further briefed her on administrative and operational matters concerning the contingents and commended her exemplary leadership and constant support in conducting mission affairs.
Among the newly presented senior officers were the deputy force commander, Colonel Nicholas Sambou of Senegal, the contingent commanders from Nigeria and Ghana and their deputies, as well as staff officers from force headquarters.
