AMIS commends Deputy Police Commissioner in Darfur
July 23, 2007 (AL-FASHER) — The outgoing Deputy Commissioner for the Civilian Police component of the African Mission in the Sudan (AMIS), Assistant Commissioner of Police Henry Dadzie has been commended and honoured for his distinguished service to the African Union and the people of Darfur.
In a farewell ceremony to Mr. Dadzie in El Fasher yesterday, 22 July, 2007, attended by the AMIS Deputy Force Commander, EU and UN representatives, AMIS Deputy Head of Mission, Ambassador Hassan Gibril paid glowing tribute to the outgoing Deputy Commissioner for his professional competence, perseverance and courage in spite of the challenging environment and difficult terrain in which he operated.
Ambassador Gibril assured Mr. Dadzie that his contribution as a gallant man who worked to ensure genuine and lasting peace in Darfur, and as a worthy ambassador of his country Ghana, will figure prominently in the annals of AMIS.
“I therefore fully appreciate and recognise your selfless and untiring efforts, as the Deputy Police Commissioner, to improve the security situation in the Mission theatre. You have contributed your quota to the overall initiative to ensure global peace and make our world a better place,’’ Ambassador Gibril declared.
A citation from the Civilian Police component of AMIS described Mr. Dadzie as “a very diligent Police Officer who devoted most of his time to his work.’’
Assistant Commissioner of Police Henry Dadzie joined the African Union Mission in the Sudan in June 2005 as the Civilian Police Regional Commander for West Darfur state until April 2006 when he was appointed as the AMIS Deputy Civilian Police Commissioner.
(AMIS)