Rwanda : UNMIS decorates Rwandan police officers

Contingent commander Chief Superintendent Francis Nkwaya receives a certificate

Rwandan police officers serving under United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) were over the weekend decorated with medals and given certificates.

The 12 officers were decorated in recognition of their outstanding and exemplary performance in capacity building for the South Sudan National Police Service.

In his acceptance remarks, 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.

In his message 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 add value to the development of the Police.  Always ensure that you promote your country’s image in execution of your duties,” he said.

Also present was 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.