By Nnenna A. Saint
The leadership of 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 visited Army Headquarters, where it solicited the support of Nigerian Army in the activities of both Organisations.
OSMA President, who doubles as the Vice President CISM said the delegation is in Nigeria for the Council Meeting of the Organisations, hence decided to use the opportunity to visit Defence and Service Headquarters.
He used the occasion to inform the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the SAHEL Countries Armed Forces Sports Competition scheduled to hold between 9 -19 October 2021 in Nigeria, adding that the idea to bring the Armed Forces of various African countries together through sports was to aid the military in the fight against insurgency and other security challenges on the continent.
Responding, the COAS, represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Maj Gen 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.
He wished the delegation a fruitful and rewarding council meeting and facility tour.
