Operation hadin kai: Theatre commander caution NGOs, insist on global best practice
The Theatre Commander (TC), Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Christopher Musa has called on both local and International Non Governmental Organizations(NGOs) carrying out services in the North East to operate within the ambit of the security rules and guidelines of the military and all program of NGOs must been done in accordance with international humanitarian procedures.
Major General Musa made the call on Friday when he hosted members of the NGOs operating in the North East, at a maiden interactive session with them on the need to chart a new course in enhancing Civil-Military Cooperation.
He said,this becomes necessary among stakeholders, in the face of daunting security and humanitarian situation confronting the region.
Responding,the Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Vincent Melei expressed his appreciation to the Theatre Commander for organising the forum.
He further noted that,this will create a platform for NGOs to make suggestions on practical ways to monitor and report issues as they occur. He emphasised the importance of providing adequate security for the the NGOs to enable them perform their statutory responsibilities.
The Theatre Commander reassured all NGOs operating within the legal framework