SENBATT 10 Commanding Officer Pays Courtesy Visit to Nigerian Contingent 11 in The Gambia

The Commanding Officer of the 10th Senegalese Battalion (SENBATT 10) under the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG), Colonel Balla Moussa Mane, has paid a maiden courtesy visit to the Nigerian Contingent 11 at its Base Camp, Yundum Barracks, The Gambia.

The visit, which took place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, was aimed at strengthening the existing relationship between the Nigerian and Senegalese military contingents and promoting greater cooperation in the discharge of their peacekeeping responsibilities.

During the engagement, Colonel Mane expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Contingent Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Yahaya Mohammed Abdullahi, for the warm reception extended to him and his delegation.

He emphasised the importance of cooperation, effective communication and operational coordination among the various contingents serving under ECOMIG. According to him, maintaining strong relationships and a shared commitment to the mission’s objectives is essential to achieving lasting peace and stability in The Gambia.

The SENBATT 10 Commander further stressed that continuous engagement and operational synergy among participating forces would help address security challenges, close operational gaps and improve the overall effectiveness of the regional peace support mission.

Responding, Lieutenant Colonel Abdullahi appreciated Colonel Mane for the visit, describing it as a demonstration of the cordial relationship and spirit of partnership existing among the participating contingents.

He reaffirmed the Nigerian Contingent’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with SENBATT 10 and other military formations to ensure the successful implementation of ECOMIG’s mandate.

The Nigerian commander also highlighted the importance of closer coordination and collective vigilance as The Gambia approaches its forthcoming political elections, noting that effective collaboration among security forces remains essential to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment.

The visit featured a formal briefing, interactive discussions and a tour of the Nigerian Contingent’s facilities. It also included an exchange of souvenirs, a luncheon and group photographs.

The engagement further demonstrated the importance of regional military cooperation in addressing security concerns and supporting democratic stability in West Africa.

ECOMIG, established by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), plays an important role in supporting peace, security and stability in The Gambia.

The visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of the Nigerian and Senegalese contingents to professionalism, mutual understanding and effective collaboration in fulfilling their peacekeeping responsibilities.