A delegation from the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa(OSMA) and Council of International Military Sports for Africa (CISM) led by OSMA President, Brigadier General Maikano Abdullahi has paid a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters soliciting the support of the Nigerian Army in the activities of both Organisations.
The OSMA President, who doubled as the Vice President CISM said the delegation was in Nigeria for the Council Meeting of the Organisations, hence decided to use the opportunity to visit Defence and Service Headquarters according to a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyeam Nwachukwu.
He used the visit to inform the COAS of the SAHEL Countries Armed Forces Sports Competition slated to hold between 9 -19 October 2021 in Nigeria.
He said that the idea of bringing the Armed Forces of various African countries together through sports is to aid the military in the fight against insurgency and other security challenges in Africa.
Responding, the COAS who was represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army) Major General Anthony Omozoje thanked the delegation for the visit and assured them of COAS’ support in all their activities.
He congratulated the OSMA President on his election and charged him to remain a good ambassador of the Nigerian Army and wished the delegation a fruitful and rewarding council meeting and facility tour.
Present at the event were Principal Staff Officers and Directors of Army Headquarters among others. Highpoint of the event was the presentation of souvenir to OSMA President.
Lateefah Ibrahim
