SAHEL GAMES: MILITARY CALLS FOR MEDIA SUPPORT
The President of the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Brigadier General Abdullahi Maikano has solicited media support towards the successful hosting of the maiden OSMA Sahel Countries Military Games billed for 11th–17th, October 2021 in Abuja.
Brigadier General Maikano made the appeal yesterday at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), during a Press Conference to herald the week-long sporting events in Abuja.
He said it is the responsibility of the media to ensure that the Sahel games is provided with an adequate coverage and wider publicity to galvanize public support and goodwill.
He revealed that fourteen African countries are expected to participate in the competition which is dubbed “Sporting for Peace and Solidarity.” The countries are Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Libya, Benin Republic, Cameroun, Tanzania, Kenya, Congo Brazzaville, Congo Kinshasa and Morocco.
He also said that a total of 327 delegates would compete for medals in marathon race, football and golf, while trophies will be presented to winners in all categories.
Brig Gen Maikano described the games as "A platform for promoting unity, cooperation and understanding among the Sahel nations".
He said OSMA is using sports as a non-kinetic means of solving conflict and maintaining peace and solidarity in the Sahel Region.
He thanked the Nigerian Military in general and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Lucky Irabor in particular, as well as other stakeholders and sponsors for their contributions towards the successful hosting of the games.
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