CGS Chief of
defence staff
CGS Chief of
defence staff General Olonisakin
Nigerian Military Reverses Suspension on UNICEF
Activities in North-East
Sequel to intervention by well meaning and concerned Nigerians
over the recent suspension of UNICEF operations in the North East
theatre of operations, the Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE
convened and held an emergency meeting with representatives of
UNICEF this evening.
During the meeting, the Theatre Command admonished the
representatives of the organization to desist from activities
inimical to Nigeria’s national security and capable of undermining
ongoing fight against terrorism and insurgency. The Command also
urged UNICEF representatives to ensure they share information with
relevant authorities whenever induction or training of new staff is
being conducted in the theatre.
Consequently, after extensive deliberations on the need to
seek modalities to work harmoniously with the security agencies in
the theatre of operation, the Theatre Command has henceforth lifted
the three months suspension earlier imposed on UNICEF activities
in North Eastern Nigeria.
Please disseminate this information to the general public
through your news medium.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Onyema Nwachukwu
COLONEL
Deputy Director Public Relations
Theatre Command