President Bola Tinubu has described the Africa Military Games as a historic platform to foster unity, camaraderie, and military cooperation across the continent.
Tinubu said this at the opening of the second edition of the Africa Military Games (AMGA) in Abuja, on Wednesday evening at at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
Speaking on the theme: “Enhancing military cooperation in Africa through sports,” Tinubuz who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said that no single nation can tackle its security challenges alone.
He acknowledged the significance of the games in strengthening Africa’s collective security efforts and advised the military throughout Africa to unite in addressing the lack of confidence and different threats to the continent’s cohesion and stability.
“Our collective safety and the well-being of our people demand that we stand together, shoulder to shoulder, as one united Africa.
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“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 valor, sacrifices, and unyielding dedication,” the president added.
Reflecting on the legacy of the games, Tinubu commended the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and the President of the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Maj. Gen. Maikano Abdullahi, for their leadership in reviving the event.
