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Gen Maikano Commissions New OSMA Liaison Office, Revives Great Lakes African Military Games in Congo Brazzaville,Congo Kinshasa
. CDS Gen Irabor approves the hosting of African Military Games in Abuja 2024
Nigeria’s Major General Maikano Abdullahi, President of the Organization of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) and Vice President of the International Military Sports Council (CISM), has commissioned new OSMA Central Liaison Office in Congo Brazzaville and revived the African Military Basketball Championship to be hosted in Republic of Congo at the date to be fixed later.
The games include: Athletics, Archery, Basketball, Badminton, Boxing, Football, Golf, Handball, Judo, Rollers skate, Shooting, Swimming, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Taekwondo, and Wrestling Wrestling.
General Abdullahi who is currently on a working visit to Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Congo, both in Central Africa said in an interview with SpyeTV News shortly after his arrival in Democratic Republic of Congo, Major General Abdullahi said the purpose of the visit is to discuss on the forthcoming Great Lakes African Military Games to be hosted by the Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo in 2023.
The Great Lakes countries which are Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.
General Abdullahi met with the His Excellency OMAR SOULEIMAN, Minister of Defence Dr.Gilbert KABANDA KURHENGA, Chief of Defense Staff Vongo Kinshasa, Army General Célestin MBALA MUNSENSE and Nigerian Ambassadors to DRC in Kinshasa.
He disclosed that Niger Republic in Niamey will host the next General Lucky Eluonye Onyenuchea Irabor the Chief of Defence Staff Nigeria Sahel Games for Peace and Solidarity 2023.
The countries are: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, and Republic of Congo.
SpyeTV News reports that Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Eluonye Onyenuchea Irabor approved the hosting of African Military Games in Abuja 2024.
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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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