He reminded the troops to respect the local laws and traditions of the people of The Gambia and to uphold the values that define Nigeria as a great nation.

He said, “Nigerian troops have played key roles in restoring peace and stability in conflict zones across Africa across Africa and the world. From Lebanon to Liberia, Sierra Leone to Sudan, Nigerian peacekeepers stood firm in defence of the oppressed, the vulnerable and those caught in the crossfire of war.

“Nigerian peacekeepers have repeatedly earned global citations and medals for leadership, bravery and professional competence. Today, Nigeria remains a pillar of international peace efforts, with our troops performing exceptionally well in The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Abyei in South Sudan.”

Earlier, the Commandant of the center Major General Ademola Adedoja, said graduation marks the completion of the Pre-Deployment Training (PDT) for Nigerian Contingent 10 ECOWAS Mission in the Gambia (ECOMIG).