ECOMOG Veterans Call for Remembrance Day for Fallen Troops

On Thursday, Major General Ohifeme Ejimai (Rtd), leading a delegation of ECOMOG veterans, appealed to the Nigerian federal government for a dedicated remembrance day to honor the hundreds of Nigerian troops who sacrificed their lives for peace in West Africa. This meeting took place at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Abuja with Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa (Rtd).

Major General Ejimai (Rtd) provided an update on the status of surviving Nigerian ECOMOG veterans, expressing their willingness to continue contributing to national development and security. He emphasized the need to address documentation gaps regarding the veterans and their sacrifices.

Minister Musa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to immortalizing the legacy of ECOMOG, acknowledging the significant resources Nigeria deployed during peacekeeping missions in Liberia and Sierra Leone. He assured the delegation that efforts to document records and casualties would be completed to preserve this history for future generations.