Insecurity: Africa’s military needs to stand together – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has harped on the need for Africa’s military to stand together in the face of insecurity and other threats facing the continent.

Tinubu made the appeal on Wednesday when he officially declared open the second edition of the Africa Military Games (AMGA) in Abuja.

According to him, the games are a historic platform for fostering unity, camaraderie, and military cooperation across the continent.

Themed ‘Enhancing Military Cooperation in Africa through Sports,’ the games mark a revival of a tradition initiated over twenty years ago in Nairobi, Kenya.

Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu who spoke at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium stated that no country can tackle its security challenges alone.

“Our collective safety and the well-being of our people demand that we stand together, shoulder to shoulder, as one united Africa.

“This occasion is more than a gathering of extraordinary athletes; it is an undeniable reminder of the cooperation that binds the military institutions across our continent.

“Today, we reaffirm the promise of what we can achieve when we stand together—not just as neighbours, but as guardians of a continent that depends on your valour, sacrifices, and unyielding dedication,” Tinubu stated.

Speaking further, he lauded the Chief of Defence Staff, General C.G. Musa and the President of the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Major General M. Abdullahi for their leadership in reviving the event.

“Sports not only keep us physically fit but also infuse core values such as integrity, excellence, and discipline. When our men and women are fit, they are better equipped to confront the challenges of their duties with resilience and confidence.

“The security challenges we face cannot be addressed through kinetic measures alone. We must deepen the friendships and partnerships that have long existed among us.

“As long as any nation within our shared geography remains under threat, none of us can declare our continent secure. Together, we will build a safer, stronger Africa,” he added.