The Liberian leader described the fallen General as a "fine solider", and said his gallant leadership of the army laid the professional foundation of the Armed Forces of Liberia.
The President also paid tributes to the men and women of the Armed Forces of Liberia for their gallantry and enormous sacrifices they continue to make in protecting the territorial integrity of the nation, as well as the maintenance of peace and stability.
She made the statement Wednesday when she delivered her Armed Forces Day message in Monrovia.
President Sirleaf, on behalf of the government and people of Liberia, expressed profound sympathy to the family of the late army general and Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. She also expressed sympathy to the families of servicemen of the Armed Forces of Liberia who died in the line of duty, especially those who lost their lives during the deadly ebola outbreak in the country.
Meanwhile, President Sirleaf has described the Armed Forces of Liberia as a force for good.
'We are very proud of our armed forces as a force for good," she said.
New Direction of the AFL
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Commander -in- Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia says the government and partners remain committed toward the professional development of the army.
She said she will request the National Legislature to make additional budgetary appropriations for the continual development of the army, as well as to enable servicemen to continue to contribute to the reconstruction and development drive of Liberia.
She said the focus of her government and its partners, relative to the army, remains the enhancement of its professional capability, to enable it amply respond to humanitarian and disaster relief situations.
The Liberian leader said this requires the further professional training of the personnel of the army.
She thanked the United States, the People's Republic of China, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ghana, among other countries for their assistance in training and equipping the AFL.