By Calista Oyeoba / Posted December 5, 2024
President Bola Tinubu has reconfirmed his resolve to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWA) and reposition it for greatness to enable it contribute to peace in Africa.
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This was disclosed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Tinubu, during the closing ceremony of African Military Games 2024, hosted in Abuja, Nigeria between 18 and 30 November.
In a statement by Senior Special Assistant of the president Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, on media and communication, office of the vice president, he said the president has emphasized his administration’s determination remove any form of security threat and violent crimes in Nigeria.
Tinubu, who doubles as the chairman of ECOWAS’ Heads of State and Government, said he aims to achieve all the objectives by enhancing ties across African countries promote a profound sense of harmony among troops on the continent.
“As the ECOWAS Chairman, I want to emphasise my determination to stabilise the sub-region and indeed the entire African continent to ensure its prosperity.
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“To accomplish this vision, I consider strengthening ties across African countries to foster a deep sense of camaraderie among our troops as a priority,” Tinubu said.
The President said the 2nd edition of the Africa Military Games could not have come at a better time, two decades after the last edition was held.
He said the military sports would go a long way in awakening “the spirit of comradeship and friendship that is crucial to enhance cooperation among” militaries across the African continent.
Tinubu pointed out that, “Armed Forces constantly require fit personnel thereby underscoring the need for military personnel to always engage in sporting activities.
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“As such, it is common knowledge that men and women of our Armed Forces must keep fit to ensure optimal physical, mental and emotional well-being.
“This will enable them to cope with the dynamics of our rapidly evolving volatile, uncertain and complex environment.”
“Given the professionalism you all displayed from the start to finish of this Games, you gentlemen and ladies are indeed not only military personnel but also great sportsmen and women.
“I am aware that the various games were conducted without any obvious hitches. This is, indeed, an achievement which we all as Africans ought to be proud of,” he stated.
Earlier, Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, commended participants at the Africa Military Games, Abuja.
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“It is with immense pride and gratitude and on behalf of the Nigerian Armed Forces that we celebrate what has been truly inspiring and a unifying event.
“While awards and trophies represent the pinnacle of achievement, irrespective of the ranking and position, everyone is a winner,” he said.