The outgoing AMISOM Deputy Force Commander Maj. Gen. Nakibus Lakara from Uganda's UPDF in charge of Support and Logistics was honoured after his completion of tour of duty in Somalia.
Maj. Gen. Nakibus Lakara received congratulations from Hon. Lydia Wanyoto, the Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) for Somalia.
Hon. Lydia Wanyoto praised Maj. Gen. Lakara leadership abilities and contribution towards restoring peace in Somalia.
“On behalf of the AMISOM family, we want to thank you for putting your building block to this mission… but most important, for providing exemplary leadership in the mission,” DSRCC Wanyoto said.
AMISOM Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Osman Noor Soubagleh noted that Maj. Gen. Lakara played a significant role in logistical support operations to the Mission.
On his part, Maj. Gen. Lakara acknowledged the selfless military input towards fighting the extremist group Al-Shabaab under very hostile circumstances.
Maj. Gen. Lakara was in Somalia for one and half years.
Reference: http://amisom-au.org
