Students of Senior Course 48 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Nigeria, on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, visited the Nigerian Contingent 11 of the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) at its base camp in Yundum as part of their African Study Tour.
A statement signed by Babale Kela Captain Military Public Information Officer Nigerian Contingent, ECOMIG said the delegation was led by Air Commodore Olamiju Olusegun Obasa, Director, Department of Air Warfare. Other members included the Team Coordinator, Colonel AT Adeleye, members of the Directing Staff and student officers participating in the African Study Tour in The Gambia.
Speaking during the visit, Air Commodore Obasa expressed appreciation to the Contingent Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Yahaya Mohammed Abdullahi, for the warm reception accorded the delegation. He commended the Commander for his leadership, dedication to duty and commitment to the development of the Contingent.
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Air Commodore Obasa urged the student officers to remain focused, disciplined and hardworking, noting that these qualities are essential for professional excellence and career advancement. He emphasised the importance of embracing positive change, making meaningful contributions in their respective assignments and pursuing continuous self development. He further encouraged them to identify their individual weaknesses and take deliberate steps to address them, stressing that personal growth, adaptability and lifelong learning are vital attributes of effective leadership.
In his remarks, the Contingent Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Yahaya Mohammed Abdullahi, expressed appreciation to the Team Leader and members of the delegation for taking time out of their busy schedules to visit the Nigerian Contingent. He also commended the leadership of AFCSC and entire training team for their commitment to maintenance of professional military training standards, which contribute to the professional development of officers and the College’s reputation for excellence.
The visit provided an opportunity for the student officers to gain first hand insight into the operational activities, responsibilities and contributions of the Nigerian Contingent towards the achievement of ECOMIG’s mandate in The Gambia. It also provided a platform for professional interaction and the exchange of knowledge and experiences on military operations, leadership and peace support engagements.
Highlights of the visit included an operational briefing, an interactive session, the exchange of souvenirs, group photographs and a dinner hosted in honour of the visiting delegation.
