The Theatre Commander (TC), Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Christopher Musa has urged both local and International Non Governmental Organizations(NGOs) to operate within the ambit of security rules and guidelines of the military in the North East.
This he said must be done in accordance with international humanitarian procedures.
In a signed statement by the Army spokesman, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu,the Theater Commander who made the call when he hosted members of the NGOs operating in the North East, at a maiden interactive session on the need to chart a new course in enhancing Civil-Military Cooperation pointed out that this is necessary among stakeholders, in the face of daunting security and humanitarian situation confronting the region.
The TC however reassured all NGOs operating within the legal framework of his support.
In his remarks the Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Vincent Melei while expressing his appreciation to the Theatre Commander for organising the forum noted that it will help create a platform for NGOs to make suggestions on practical ways to monitor and report issues as they occur.
He also emphasised the importance of providing adequate security for the the NGOs to enable them perform their statutory responsibilities.
