Musa gave the assurance when he received a delegation of ECOMOG veterans led by retired Major General Ohifeme Ejimai at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Abuja.
The minister’s media aide, Leah Katung-Babatunde, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.
Musa reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to preserving the history and legacy of Nigerian personnel deployed under the regional peacekeeping force, acknowledging the significant human and financial resources Nigeria committed to the operations.
He paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives while serving in Liberia and Sierra Leone, describing their sacrifices as an important part of Nigeria’s contribution to regional peace and security.
The minister also assured the delegation that efforts to document outstanding records, casualties and historical assets associated with ECOMOG would be completed to safeguard the force’s legacy for future generations.
Earlier, Ejimai briefed the minister on the activities and ongoing initiatives of the veterans’ association, as well as the welfare and circumstances of surviving Nigerian personnel who served under the force.
He said the veterans remained ready to contribute their experience and expertise to national development and security.
The retired general urged the Ministry of Defence to address gaps in the documentation of ECOMOG’s history, stressing the importance of maintaining accurate records of the operations and the personnel involved.
He also called for the establishment of a dedicated remembrance day to honour the hundreds of Nigerian troops who died during the peacekeeping missions.
ECOMOG was established by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in 1990 as a regional peacekeeping and peace enforcement force. Nigeria played a leading role in its operations, particularly during the conflicts in Liberia and Sierra Leone, where the force sought to restore stability and constitutional order.
The renewed commitment to documenting ECOMOG’s history is expected to help preserve the memory of the Nigerian personnel who served in the missions and recognise their contribution to peace and security in West Africa.
