12 Rwandan Police officers serving under the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) were decorated with the United Nations Medal and certificates on July 12, 2012 in recognition of their outstanding and exemplary performance in capacity building for the South Sudan National Police Service.
The RNP contingent commander in UNMISS, Chief Superintendent Francis Nkwaya thanked his colleagues for their exemplary service and dedication to UNMISS He encouraged them to even perform better.
“You are ambassadors of Rwanda and you should always endeavor to lift your Country’s flag high in the areas where you are deployed” Nkwaya said.
The UNMISS Police Commissioner Dr. Fred Yiga thanked the Rwandan officers for their professionalism, commitment and dedication in achieving the UNMISS mandate.
“This medal award is not a routine exercise. You have earned the medals and you should therefore wear them with pride” Commissioner Yiga said.
“South Sudan National Police Service is a nascent institution and your knowledge of post conflict policing will be added value to the development of the Police. Always ensure that you promote your country’s image in execution of your duties” Yiga added.
The colorful ceremony was graced by the presence of Brigadier General Andrew Kagame, the Rwanda Military Contingent Commander in UNMISS.
The medal award ceremony that was celebrated in Juba at the Rwanda Military Contingent base was attended by the UNMISS Police Chief of staff, senior Police and military officers and friends of Rwanda.
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