President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing the stability of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and fostering peace throughout Africa.
This declaration was made during the closing ceremony of the African Military Games 2024 in Abuja, as reported by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice-President.
Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu also emphasized his administration’s resolve to eliminate all forms of security threats and violent crimes within Nigeria.
As the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, the President expressed his intention to achieve these goals by strengthening relationships among African nations, thereby promoting a deep sense of camaraderie among military forces across the continent. 
He noted that the second edition of the African Military Games is timely, occurring two decades after the previous edition.
The President remarked that these military sports would significantly contribute to rekindling “the spirit of comradeship and friendship that is essential for enhancing cooperation among” the militaries of Africa.
“As the ECOWAS Chairman, I want to emphasise my determination to stabilise the sub-region and, indeed,d the entire African continent to ensure its prosperity.
“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.
Tinubu pointed out that, “Armed Forces constantly require fit personnel, thereby underscoring the need for military personnel to always engage in sporting activities.
“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.”
While declaring the Africa Military Games Abuja 2024 closed, Tinubu congratulated delegates from participating countries across Africa for their good conduct and display of the spirit of sportsmanship.
“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.
“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.
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