Vision
The Ministry of Defence and National Security upholds the Vision that by the year 2020 Lesotho shall be a stable democracy, a united and prosperous nation at peace with itself and its neighbours.
COMPOSITION OF THE MINISTRY
The Ministry is composed of three programmes i.e. Administration, Lesotho Defence Force and National Security Service.
Mission Statement of Administration
The Mission of Administration is to uphold the notion of civil control of the military and security service. In so doing, it will ensue that there is Separation of Power, Legality, Accountability, Transparency and Availability of necessary resources.
THE ROLE OF ADMINISTRATION
- It provides the Government with support to manage the Lesotho Defence Force and the National Security.
- It ensures that the Lesotho Defence Force and the National Security Service have the necessary resources at their disposal to meet the commitments placed on them by the Government.
- It is involved in the restructuring of both the Lesotho Defence Force and the National Security Service.
- It provides the support function in making the Lesotho Defence Force and the National Security Service accountable and transparent to the public through Parliament.
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE LESOTHO DEFENSE FORCE
The Mission of the Lesotho Defence Force is to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lesotho and uphold the Constitution of Lesotho.
THE ROLE OF LESOTHO DEFENCE FORCE
The primary role of the Lesotho Defence Force is to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lesotho. The secondary role includes the following:
- Assistance in the preservation of life, health and property.
- Provision and maintenance of essential services.
- Upholding law and order in support of the police as directed by Government.
- Support to State Departments as directed by Government.
- Compliance with international obligations like peacekeeping support operations and regional military cooperation.
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| Position: | Minister of Defence and National Security | |
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| Contact Person: | Tefo Mokhothu (Mr) | |
| Address: | Private Bag A166 | |
| Phone: | +266 22327078 | |
| Email: | tefo.mokhothu@gov.ls |
| Names: | ‘Mamonyane Bohloko (Mrs) |
| Position: | Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Defence and National Security |
| Contact Person: | Maatang Mohami (Mrs) |
| Address: | Private Bag A166 |
| Phone: | +266 22326138 |
| Fax: | +266 22-310518 |
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| Senior Information Officer: | Matšepo Morojele (Ms) |
| Address: | Ministry of Defence and National Security Along Kingsway, Opposite National Library P/Bag A166 MASERU 100 |
| Phone: | +266 22326651 ext. 220 |
| Email: | matsepo.morojele@gov.ls |
