Tinubu while declaring the Africa Military Games (AMGA) open, also noted that no single nation can tackle its security challenges alone
By Kehinde Okeowo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday said only cooperation among the military in Africa can address insecurity and bring stability to the continent.
He gave the advice while declaring open the second edition of the Africa Military Games (AMGA) at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
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.
Speaking at the event, Tinubu, who was represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, noted 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.
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The president went on to acknowledge the importance of the games in boosting Africa’s collective security efforts.
“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,” Tinubu added.
He also commended the Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and President of the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Maj.-Gen. Maikano Abdullahi, for reviving the event.
