The Minister of FCT, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has commended the  Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa for his visionary initiative to ensure the conduct of the African Military Games in Nigeria, pointing out that the Defence Chief has taken the bull by the horn to showcase the FCT as well as the cultural and sporting heritage of Nigeria to Africa and the world at large.

The Minister stated this during a media briefing recently to herald the upcoming African Military Games (AMGA), in his office in Abuja.

Acting Director Defence Information, Brig General Tukur Gusau in a press statement quoted the Minister saying that the military is not just all about fighting wars but also endowed with talented sportsmen and women.

He also stated that the AMGA would enable African Military to know themselves, their challenges better, and share ideas for workable solutions.

He pledged to accord the AFN the necessary support for a hitch-free conduct of the games in AbuAbuja.

In his remarks the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa made a clarion call to well-meaning Nigerians to support the development and conduct of sporting activities in Nigeria and Africa at large.

He revealed that African Military Games, which is an enabling opportunity for Nigeria to demonstrate its determination to ensure unity and stability in Africa would help boost the image of Nigeria and build camaraderie among African countries.

He disclosed that Military put every necessary things in place to host the games in Abuja.

He therefore expressed his gratitude to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for his support to Armed Forces of Nigeria, Honourable Minister of FCT for accepting to host the games in Abuja and Honourable Minister of Sports for his contributions to sports in Nigeria.

It could be recalled that the maiden edition of AMGA was held in Kenya 19 years ago. Afterwards, Nigeria was granted a hosting right for the games. However, due to security challenges, the country was unable to host the games.