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Army wins Armed Forces Games

The games, themed “Enhancing Military Professionalism through Sports,” brought together over 1,600 athletes from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, preparatory to the Africa Military Games scheduled for November 2024.

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, while speaking at the closing ceremony held at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Friday, praised the military’s professionalism and combat readiness.

The Governor, represented by the Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, at the event, reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Armed Forces in their quest to combat security threats in the country.

Sani also commended the Chief of Defence Staff, General CG Musa, for initiating the games, which served as a trial and selection process for Team Nigeria ahead of the Africa Military Games Abuja 2024.

“The timing of this competition is apt, given the current security challenges facing our nation. It is crucial for our military personnel to maintain physical fitness, mental alertness, and emotional stability to tackle these challenges,” he said.

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