IPNEWS: The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) have concluded plans to immortalize officers and soldiers of the Nigerian military, who paid the supreme sacrifice during peacekeeping operations in Liberia.

The Chief of Staff (COS), Armed Forces of Liberia, Major General Prince Charles Johnson II, made the disclosure Saturday, 18 July during a courtesy call on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.

Speaking during the visit, the Liberian military chief conveyed the appreciation of the Armed Forces of Liberia for the sacrifices rendered by Nigerian troops to the people of Liberia in restoring peace during the Liberian war.

He eulogized the Nigerian Army for the technical assistance rendered through the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) support team, which he said ushered in a new Armed Forces of Liberia.

The Armed Forces Chief called for more collaboration and bilateral relations in the area of training.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Yahaya while responding, noted that the NA will continue to leverage the experiences gathered during peacekeeping operations in Liberia, in the discharge of its constitutional roles.

He assured the visiting Chief of Staff, AFL of continuous support, especially in the area of capacity development, adding that the Nigerian Army had a long-standing relationship with the Liberians and will continue to extend the warm hands of friendship to the AFL.

The event was witnessed by principal staff officers of the Army Headquarters.

The high point of the visit was the exchange of souvenirs between the COAS and the AFL Chief of Staff.