The President, Bola Tinubu has called on the militaries across Africa to unite in fighting insecurity and other threats that affects the continent’s peace and stability.
Tinubu stated this when he officially declared open the second edition of the Africa Military Games at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The President was represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, revealed details of the ceremony in a statement he signed Wednesday titled ‘President Tinubu: Time has come for African military to close ranks.’
The Games, with the theme, “Enhancing Military Cooperation in Africa through Sports,” marks a revival of the tradition initiated over 20 years ago in Nairobi, Kenya.
In the statement, the president reasoned that no single nation can tackle its security challenges alone.
“Our collective safety and the well-being of our people demand that we stand together, shoulder to shoulder, as one united Africa,” he said, acknowledging the significance of the Games in strengthening Africa’s collective security efforts.
He remarked, “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 Africa Military Games will run from November 18th – 30th, 2024 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria.
The games will provide a platform for the Armed Forces to compete at an international level, exchange best practices with their counterparts from other African countries.
