Minister backs Sahel military games

Photo: L-R Mr. Nebolisa Anako, PS, FMYSD, President,  Organisation  of Military  Sports in Africa Brigadier General Maikano Abdullahi, Minister of Youth and sports Development Chief Sunday Dare when Abdullahi  paid the Minister  a visit  in Abuja.

As part of efforts to restore lasting peace in the Sahel region, the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa has secured the support of the Minister of Youth and sports Development Chief Sunday Dare to stage the Sahel Games in October.

Speaking when the President of the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa paid him a visit in his office in Abuja, Chief Dare said ” I Congratulate you on your election and for carrying the Ministry along. I was not surprised that you won. The discipline in the Army is most needed by athletes to succeed. The Nigerian Armed Forces have a rich history of producing great athletes that have made this country proud. I believe you will use your position to further develop sports in the Armed Forces.As a Ministry, we are ready to play our role in the organisation of the Sahel Games”

Dare stressed that he is happy Nigerians are occupying key positions in international bodies.

His words… “We are proud that Nigerians are occupying key positions in ADB, WTO, FIFA name it…”