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My Desire Is To Take Military Sports To Enviable Standard In Africa-Brig-Gen. Abdullahi
…As Nigeria Govt. endorses his bid For OSMA President
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria’s Aspirant for the forthcoming election into the post of the President of Organization of Military Sports in Africa OMSA and Vice President of the International Military Sports Council, CIMS respectively, Brigadier General Maikano Abdullahi has pledged to take military sports to enviable standard in the continent and across the globe.
To this end, the federal government has endorsed the candidacy of Brig-Gen. Abdullahi for OSMA President and Vice President of CIMS.
He gave this assurance on Tuesday, in Abuja, during a press briefing when he officially declared his intention to run for the position of President and Vice President of the Associations.
The Association’s election is scheduled to take place on the 7th October 2020 via video conferencing.
Brig-Gen. Abdullahi, who has contributed immensely to the development of military sports in Africa and beyond, has, however, assured that if elected, no stone will be left unturned to promote sports and encourage good sporting the relationship among the 51 African Countries and beyond.
According to him, I humbly welcome you to the formal presentation of my humble self, Brigadier General Maikano Abdullahi as an Aspirant for the Post of President of the Organization of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) and the Vice President of the International Military Sports Council.
“Let me use this medium to intimate you that the International Military Sports Council is also known as Consiel International Du SPORT Militarie (CISM) is a Global military sporting organization second to International Olympic Committee (IOC). CISM is concerned with organizing and coordinating Military Sports in the World.
“Nigeria has been a member of CISM which has 136 member Countries since 1972. It will interest you to note that our Country, Nigeria is also one of the strong Pillar of CISM and the Founding Father of OSMA.
“The Organization of Military Sports in Africa which was founded in 1994 by Nigerian, Major General Ishola Williams (Rtd), it became fully operational in 2008 with the Headquarters in Yaoundé Cameroun. There are 51 African Countries currently as members of OSMA; it is second to COJA in terms of Organizing of Sporting activities in Africa.
“To become a President of OSMA, a General Assembly must hold, once you emerge, President, you are automatically the CISM Vice President for Africa.
“As a Senior Officer in Defence Headquarters Abuja and Deputy Director Sports, if given the mandate, I will project the good image of Nigeria better in both CISM and OSMA, promote Military Sports in Nigeria and Africa. I will also ensure that our Continent is adequately represented in all CISM sporting events and World General Assemblies and it will also give me the opportunity to promote sports and encourage good sporting relationship among the 51 African Countries.” He pledged.
Nevertheless, having a look at Brig-Gen. Abdullahi’s background reveals a wholesome and rich antecedent that reflects that this renowned son of Africa does qualify for this post and has what it takes to effectively represent Nigeria, the African continent, and the world.
“Let me state here that my vast experience in Sports, Fitness and Training coupled with my participation in both National and International Military and Civil Sporting activities enhanced my nomination for this post.
“I am a fellow member of the National Association of Physical and Health Education Recreation Sports and Dance (NAPHER-SD). I have won several National and International Awards in Cameroun, CISM Headquarters Belgium, Burkina Faso, Niger, and the Republic of Guinea to mention but few.”
When asked if he has the backing the federal government? He replied, “I have 100% of supports from Government and the Chief of Defence Staff.”
He, however, applauded the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, for nominating him to vie for the post of OSMA President and CISM Vice President for Africa as well as their wonderful achievements in Sports and physical training from 2015 – date.
Brigadier General Maikano Abdullahi sought the support of member countries in taking up this challenge to recreate a new image for the Military Sports and reposition its developmental influence and possibilities across the globe.
Other contestants are from Kenya, Algeria, and Guinea Conakry.
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A Civil Society Organization (CSO) under the aegis of Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC) has congratulated President Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America.
Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, President of the CSO said this in an interview with the Newsmen in Abuja on Monday.
He expressed optimism over improvement on not just American economy but global economy with the inauguration of Trump.
“This is a man with greater vision of making environment around him great.
“In less than few hours of his inauguration, TikTok is back into existence, this shows how he is going to revive the world economy,” he said.
The ILDC boss who reiterated his confidence in Trump’s Presidency, described him as a man of clues and ideas to drive a stable America and the world at large.
He lauded Trump’s collaboration with global entrepreneurs like Elon Musk in an effort to revitalize America’s economy.
According to him, men and women of ideas flock together, they work together for better society and this is what Trump is doing.
Recall that Donald Trump became the 47th President of the U.S by polling 312 electoral votes Vice President Kamala Harris’ 226 votes in Nov, 2024.
Following the oath of office, Trump will address the nation before he is expected to parade across town to the White House and attend three inaugural balls in the evening
About 200,000 supporters are expected to visit the city to mark the presidential transfer of power.
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