ECOMIG Mission Honours Ghanaian Troops on Nation’s Day

By Modou L. Badjie

The ECOMIG peacekeeping mission in the North Bank Region held a ceremonial medal parade to honour Ghanaian troops, coinciding with celebrations for Ghana’s National Day.

The event saw soldiers from ECOMIG’s 7th Ghanaian Contingent (GHANCoY 7) receive United Nations medals, a tradition recognising service in international missions worldwide.

ECOMIG’s first force commander, Colonel Babucarr Touray, praised GHANCoY 7’s “relentless services” in promoting regional peace through civil-military engagement.

Lt Col Kwesi Ware Peprah, the Ghanaian contingent commander, expressed gratitude for the support received from ECOWAS, Gambian security chiefs and local village heads.

Ghana’s ambassador to Gambia, Senegal and Cape Verde, Her Excellency Mrs. Emma Mensah, commended her nation’s forces for their “distinguished role” in maintaining peace and stability.

The ECOWAS head of mission, Her Excellency Miatta Lily French, applauded the “smooth relations” Ghana’s troops have fostered with communities in the North Bank Region. She urged continued teamwork between ECOMIG and local security forces.

A Barra resident, Ramou Ndow, praised ECOMIG’s positive impacts through community initiatives in education, health and social welfare.

Cultural Showcase at Ceremony The medal parade was complemented by cultural dance performances from the Ghanaian community in Gambia as well as Barra natives. Gifts were also exchanged between the various contingents present.