Bawumia celebrates United Nations Medal Day with peacekeepers in Lebanon

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia pinned special medals on uniforms of the Ghana contingent attached to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

Accompanied General Stefano Del Col, UNIFIL Western Sector Commander, and the Chief of the Defense Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, Lieutenant-General Obed Boamah Akwa, Vice President Bawumia, medals on GHANBATT 85 troops at their Qawzah headquarters on Thursday, November 22, as part of the UN Medal Presentation Parade.

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The visit of UNIFIL peacekeepers by Vice President Bawumia was the first of a Ghanaian President or Vice President, although Ghana has been providing troops to UNIFIL since 1978.

The day before, in front of the officers' office, men and women of GHANBATT 85, Vice President Bawumia, also president of the Armed Forces Council, reaffirmed the commitment of the government Nana Akufo-Addo to meet the resource needs of armed forces of Ghana. through the provision of equipment, housing and training facilities.

Vice President Bawumia urged contingent members not to rest on their oars but to maintain the high level of discipline that earned them. recommendation of all stakeholders.

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The 850 officers and men of GHANBATT 85, under the direct command of Lieutenant-Colonel Fiifi Deegbe, have been deployed to UNIFIL for five months and have committed themselves to promoting peace and security in this troubled Middle Eastern country. particular in its territory. southern border with Israel.

"I congratulate the UNIFIL GHANBATT 85 Commander, Officers, Men and Women, for the impressive performance achieved during this period. Your performance accurately reflects the high level of professionalism, diligence and discipline of all Ghanaian soldiers, "said Vice President Bawumia.

"From the presentations we have received, I am pleased to note that your continued and effective domination of the GHANBATT 85 area of ​​responsibility and your rapid reaction to incidents to have Key stakeholders, including the West Sector Commander and even the UNIFIL Force Commander, paid tribute to the company.

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"Congratulations for the zeal and seriousness you have attached to your duty to keep the flags of Ghana and the United Nations at a high level. Special mention to the contingent commander, Colonel Robert Ayi, who is also the Chief Military Personnel Officer (CMPO) at UNIFIL headquarters for his direction to the battalion. I urge you to show the same professionalism and commitment.

"I want to stress that Ghana, as a country, must provide our contingent with the best possible support, in exchange for the sacrifices it consents daily in all international peacekeeping operations. In this regard, the government of His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will ensure that you have the necessary resources to meet your commitments, "promised Vice President Bawumia.

As part of his three-day visit to Lebanon, Vice President Bawumia also invited the President of Lebanon, HE Mr. Michel Aoun; Prime Minister SE Said Hariri; and the Prime Minister, HE Nabih Berri, during which they discussed ways to strengthen the mutual cooperation and well-being of Ghanaians residing in Lebanon.