By Bako Christopher
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau — The Resident Representative of the ECOWAS Commission President and Head of Mission to Guinea-Bissau, Her Excellency Ambassador Dr. Ngozi Ukaeje, has commended personnel of the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau, ESSMGB, for their professionalism and readiness.
Ambassador Ukaeje gave the commendation on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, when the Force Commander, ESSMGB, Brigadier General Danjuma Ribah Dantani, led newly inducted senior officers on a courtesy visit to the ECOWAS Office in Bissau.
She described the troops as “Diplomatic Military Professionals” and expressed delight at receiving the new officers into the mission; according to a statement by Major Reuben Kovangiya, Military Public Information Officer, Force Headquarters ESSMGB.
The RRPC/HOM said she was particularly impressed by the contingents’ ability to “hit the ground running” upon assumption of duty.
She urged the Contingent Commanders to tailor their in-house training to support the National Defence Forces of Guinea-Bissau ahead of the forthcoming referendum and subsequent general elections in the country.
“Remain focused and brace up for the tasks ahead in order to achieve the objectives of the Mission,” Dr. Ukaeje charged the officers.
Earlier, Brig. Gen. Dantani said the visit was in line with FHQ tradition to formally introduce new senior officers to the Head of Mission for direct engagement when needed.
He briefed Ambassador Ukaeje on administrative and operational matters affecting the contingents and expressed appreciation for her exemplary leadership and continued support for the mission.
The newly introduced senior officers included the Deputy Force Commander, Colonel Nicholas Sambou from Senegal, Contingent Commanders of Nigeria and Ghana and their deputies, as well as staff officers of the Force Headquarters.
ESSMGB was deployed to support stability and security in Guinea-Bissau as the country prepares for key democratic processes.
