President Bola Tinubu has charged military personnel in Africa to unite against security challenges bedevilling the continent saying no nation can do it alone.
The President, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, stated this while declaring the 2nd edition of the African Military Games (AMG) at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
According to the Nigerian leader, the event is not just the gathering of extraordinary athletes but it shows the cooperation and bond that binds the military institution in Africa.
He added that the collective safety and well-being of Africans remain the priority of the military.
“Our collective safety and the well-being of our people demand that we stand together, shoulder to shoulder, as one united Africa. This occasion is more than a gathering of extraordinary athletes; it is an undeniable reminder of the cooperation that binds the military institutions across our continent.
“Today, we reaffirm the promise of what we can achieve when we stand together not just as neighbours but as guardians of a continent that depends on your valour, sacrifices and unyielding dedication,” the President stated.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, said the Nigerian Armed Forces will continue to project its partnership with others across Africa to defend the territorial integrity of countries across the continent.
Also, the President of the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Major General Maikano Abdullahi, described the hosting of the second edition of the Games in Nigeria as the vision of the founding fathers to foster unity, friendship, and solidarity among the armed forces across Africa.
The Games themed: ‘Enhancing Military Cooperation in Africa Through Sports’ started on Monday, November 18 and will run through Saturday, November 30, 2024.
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