President Tinubu Vows To Stabilize ECOWAS As Insecurity Persists

By Akinwale Kasali

As insecurity challenges persist in the West African region, President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his resolve to stabilise the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, and contribute to peace in Africa.

President Tinubu said he won’t rest on his oars in making sure that insecurity issued is fully addressed, as no stones will be left unturned in addressing the menace.

He made this promise during the closing ceremony of the African Military Games 2024 in Abuja, in a statement signed by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President.

Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, also reiterated his administration’s determination to root out all forms of security threats and violent crimes in Nigeria.

The President, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, said he intended to accomplish all these by strengthening ties across African countries to promote a profound sense of camaraderie among troops on the continent.

“As the ECOWAS Chairman, I want to emphasise my determination to stabilise the sub-region and indeed the entire African continent to ensure its prosperity.

“To accomplish this vision, I consider strengthening ties across African countries to foster a deep sense of camaraderie among our troops as a priority,” Tinubu said.

The President said the 2nd edition of the Africa Military Games could not have come at a better time, two decades after the last edition was held.

He said the military sports would go a long way in awakening “the spirit of comradeship and friendship that is crucial to enhance cooperation among” militaries across the African continent.

Tinubu pointed out that “Armed Forces constantly require fit personnel thereby underscoring the need for military personnel to always engage in sporting activities.

“As such, it is common knowledge that men and women of our Armed Forces must keep fit to ensure optimal physical, mental and emotional well-being.

“This will enable them to cope with the dynamics of our rapidly evolving volatile, uncertain and complex environment.”

While declaring the Africa Military Games Abuja 2024 closed, Tinubu congratulated delegates from participating countries across Africa for their good conduct and display of the spirit of sportsmanship.

“Given the professionalism you all displayed from the start to finish of this Games, you gentlemen and ladies are indeed not only military personnel but also great sportsmen and women.

“I am aware that the various games were conducted without any obvious hitches. This is, indeed, an achievement which we all as Africans ought to be proud of,” he stated.