Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, yesterday, paid a working visit to the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, in Abuja.
During the meeting, Dikko warmly acknowledged the CDS, referring to him as “an elder brother” and reflecting on their long-standing friendship and shared connection to their alma mater in Kaduna State.
The NSC chairman emphasized the role of sports in fostering national security and unity, recalling the 2016 initiative by the League Management Company (LMC) that helped bring football back to Maiduguri after years of security challenges.
“When I was chairman of the LMC, at one point, we were deliberate about taking football back to Maiduguri after years of insecurity challenges. We worked with the then Governor of Borno State, His Excellency, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, as well as the security agencies and we had league football return to Maiduguri again.”
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Dikko recalled the first league game then between El Kanemi Warriors and Enyimba FC, which brought about 20,000 people into the stadium, with an additional 30,000 individuals standing outside the stadium. This single act opened up Maiduguri to its recovery path.
On the request of the Army Chief, Dikko stated that the NSC will give its full support to the Nigerian Armed Forces as the nation hosts the 2nd Edition of the All-African Military Games in Abuja, from November 18th – 30th in Abuja.
“We’re honoured to have you, and we will give our best to the All-African Military Games. Our expertise and technical support from relevant federations will ensure the games are a success. We will also provide any contextual logistics you may need,” Dikko added.
Gen. Musa used the opportunity to introduce and invite the NSC chairman to contribute his expertise and experience to the 2nd edition of the All African Military Games.
“Nigeria is hosting the second edition of the All-AFrican Military Games and we want you to carry this Games as your first major project. We want to count on you, your experience, your reach and expertise that you have. We want to host a game that all Africa will be proud of. We have done our part and now we want you to bring your experience and make this edition the best ever Games.”
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