The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has pledged his full support for the upcoming Second Edition of the all Africa Military Games, scheduled to take place from November 18th to 30th, 2024, at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium in Abuja.
Dikko gave the assurance Wednesday in Abuja, when he received the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher G. Musa OFR, on courtesy visit.
As an indication of his full support to the upcoming event, Dikko committed to collaborating with relevant sport federations to offer all the necessary support to achieve a seamless hosting experience.
As a support base, Dikko hinted on instituting a technical team of experienced hands with a mandate to come up with support and advisory template in areas of event management/organization, crowd engagement strategies, and overall technical and logistical support to ensure a memorable and successful event.
Dikko said he would bring his wealth of experience in the sector to bear, emphasizing that “I would spare no effort to ensure the full success of the event.”
He used the opportunity to harp on the positive impacts of sports on community engagement and national unity and emphasized the role of sports in youth development and how it can be used as a distraction from negative influences. These, according to him, underlined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to leveraging sports as a national asset.
General Christopher G. Musa, to his right by Alhaji Salihu Abubakar and others during the CDS visit to the Chairman in his office on Wednesday, 23th Nov. 2024.
Earlier in his remarks, the Chief of Defence Staff congratulated Dikko on his appointment as Chairman of the National Sports Commission. He expressed optimism in Dikko’s ability to take the sector to the next level, considering his background as a knowledgeable and experienced hand in sports management and administration.
General Musa highlighted the significance of the African Military Games as a platform for military athletes across Africa to compete and show their talents.
With preparations underway for the Africa Military Games, the CDS enthused that Dikko’s leadership and expertise are poised to ensure a successful and impactful sporting event that celebrates unity, athleticism, and national pride.
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Mrs. Kehinde Ajayi
Director Information and PR.
