President Bola Tinubu has commended the vision and leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and the OSMA President, Maj.-Gen. Abdullahi Maikano for their dedication and hard work, along with their teams, which have brought the remarkable Africa Military Games Abuja 2024 event to fruition.
President Tinubu who was the Special Guest of Honour was represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima said this at the closing ceremony of the second edition of the Africa Military Games Abuja 2024 stressing that the spirit of this collaboration is why this edition of the Africa Military Games is so timely, coming 22 years after the inaugural edition.
He affirmed that the second edition of the Africa Military Games Abuja 2024 is a powerful reminder of what Africa can achieve when they unite, not just as soldiers, but as guardians of a shared destiny and this grand event has more than just a display of athletic prowess.
He said over these exciting years of brotherhood and sisterhood, all participants have demonstrated the true essence of unity and camaraderie that transcends borders and strengthens the ties that bind us as one great African family.
He noted that it has been a celebration of the enduring spirit of collaboration, the pursuit of excellence, and the unwavering resolve of our militaries to stand together. "This final act of your grace surely invites each of us to reaffirm our commitment to pursue our shared interests beyond the fields of competition.
The elated President Tinubu noted that witnessed this not only showcase the possibilities we can achieve when we stand together, but also the strength that comes with our unity. This platform has provided an extraordinary opportunity for me to participate, exchange ideas, and explore innovative solutions to our shared challenges. Supporting activities such as these are not just recreational.
"They are a road to achieving optimal physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Quality is essential to navigating the complex and volatile environments in which we operate today. Let me take this moment to reaffirm the resolve of this administration to rid our nation of security threats and violent crimes.
He therefore reiterated his unwavering commitment to stabilizing solutions and extending their efforts across the continent as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States. "This is a duty we owe our people. But to succeed, we must deepen ties across our nations and foster a robust sense of camaraderie among our troops.
He congratulated all delegates from the participating countries for their exemplary conduct and the immense display of sportsmanship.
"Through your professionalism and discipline, you have shown that you are not only military personnel, but also extraordinary sportsmen and women. The smooth and hitch-free conduct of these Games is a testament to your collective excellence, a shared achievement for all Africans to celebrate."he said
SpyeTV News reports tbat Nigeria won overwhelming with an overall 234 medals, comprising of 114 gold, 65 silver and 55 bronze.
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation was followed by Algeria in distant second with a total of 96 medals – 64 gold, 22 silver and 22 bronze.
Occuppying the third position is Kenya with 50 medal, made up of 21 gold, 17 silver and 12 bronze.