The Federal Government has pledged to immortalise Nigerian soldiers who died during peacekeeping operations in Liberia and Sierra Leone under the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG).

Minister of Defence Christopher Musa gave the assurance during a meeting with a delegation of ECOMOG veterans led by retired Major General Ohifeme Ejimai at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.

Musa acknowledged the sacrifices made by Nigerian troops during the missions and said the government was committed to preserving their contributions for future generations.

According to a statement issued on Friday by the minister’s media aide, Leah Katung-Babatunde, efforts would be made to properly document ECOMOG’s history, including the records of fallen personnel and other historical materials linked to the operations.

During the meeting, Ejimai briefed the minister on the veterans’ activities and the welfare of surviving Nigerian personnel who served under the regional force.

He said the veterans remained willing to contribute their experience to national development and security, while urging the Defence Ministry to address gaps in the documentation of ECOMOG’s activities.

The retired general also called for the establishment of a special remembrance day to honour the hundreds of Nigerian soldiers who lost their lives during the missions.

ECOMOG was established by the Economic Community of West African States in 1990 to conduct peacekeeping and peace enforcement operations across the region. Nigerian troops played a leading role in efforts to restore stability and constitutional order in Liberia and Sierra Leone during periods of conflict.