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FG, African Unconquered Foundation Sign MOU for Training, Skill Acquisition, and Empowerment of Wounded and Physically Challenged Soldiers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the African Unconquered Foundation to empower and prepare injured Nigerian soldiers for the upcoming Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada, scheduled from February 6 to 17, 2025.
At the signing ceremony in Abuja, Mohammed Abba Isa, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Disability Matters, emphasized the President’s commitment to supporting all segments of society. “The signing of this MOU with the African Unconquered Foundation reflects the President’s dedication to ensuring every part of society is included,” he stated. “We want our wounded soldiers to find their place and purpose. The Invictus Games offer a unique platform to engage them physically and mentally, but this partnership also opens doors for broader empowerment opportunities beyond sports. We aim to enhance the lives of people living with disabilities and support our wounded heroes.”
Derrick Cobbinah, CEO and Co-Founder of the African Unconquered Foundation, commended the Nigerian government for its commitment. “We are thrilled to partner with such resilient individuals who, despite their challenges, are eager to train for the Games. This initiative brings renewed hope, and we hope to expand our mission beyond Nigeria, across Africa, using the power of sports to uplift injured soldiers and veterans. Through this partnership, we’re offering them a renewed sense of purpose and opportunities beyond athletics.”
Alvin Atsegwasi, CFO and Co-Founder of the African Unconquered Foundation and a former British Army officer, acknowledged the challenges faced by injured soldiers, both physically and mentally. “Our work through sports is impactful, but this partnership with the President’s office on disability matters will provide even more opportunities for those with disabilities,” he said.
The MOU aims to empower Nigerian soldiers by equipping them with skills they can use throughout their lives, even beyond their athletic careers.
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Musawa Seeks Broader Significance for June 12
Joel Ajayi
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., says June 12 must be remembered as a sacrifice that gave Nigerians democracy, beyond its status as a public holiday.
In a statement signed on Saturday by the Senior Assistant Media & Publicity to the Honourable Minister,Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Dr Nneka Ikem Anibeze Ph.D in Abuja.
Musawa stated this at the national premiere of “MKO”, a film on Chief Moshood Abiola, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
She said 33 years after June 12, 1993, many young Nigerians know it only as a holiday, but the film turns it back into memory.
“For too many young Nigerians, June 12 is simply a public holiday. This film tells them that our democracy did not arrive by chance. It was fought for. It was defended. It was paid for. This documentary is in honour of the heroes of June 12, the men and women who gave their lives for the mandate of June 12, 1993 and for the democracy Nigeria enjoys today,” the Minister said.
Musawa hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Host, for his participation in the June 12 struggle and paying the price in exile, adding that Nigeria’s creative industry will keep telling the story of its democracy with courage.
“Through film and the creative economy, Nigeria will preserve its history. A nation that forgets its past loses its way to the future. Nigeria has a story and our story deserves to be told,” she said.
Earlier, the director of the investigative documentary, Ose Oyamendan, said the film was in honour and memory of heroes who fought for Nigeria’s democracy.
“There was Hope ’93 and now there is Renewed Hope. There was a man who sacrificed his life so we may have democracy and there is a man who almost lost his life fighting for democracy who is now helping build a lasting democracy.
“There was a great man called Bashorun MKO Abiola and there is now another great man called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Democrats. Nationalists. Nation builders. Leaders of men and women. We must never forget our story. We must always honour and remember our heroes,” Oyamendan said.
Top government officials including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the wife of the President Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chief of Staff to the President Rt. Femi Gbajabiamila, state Governors, members of the National Assembly, Ministers and other distinguished dignitaries attended the premiere.
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