Abuja: The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, has announced that his agency will strengthen partnerships with various sports federations to enhance the fitness of personnel and nurture talented athletes who could bring medals to Nigeria. Gwabin Musa emphasized the role of sports in engaging the youth and reducing insecurity during a recent address.
According to Voice of Nigeria, Gwabin Musa highlighted the importance of sports in providing opportunities for young people without jobs, thus helping to reduce insecurity and making the work of defence officials easier. He mentioned collaborations with the Wrestling Federation, basketball, skating, and marathon events as part of their non-kinetic approach to security.
Gwabin Musa spoke on the untapped potential among Nigeria’s youth, viewing sports as a strategic outlet to curb insecurity. He stated, “Nigeria is blessed with talented youths. We need to tap those talents rather than leaving them idle. Engaging them can help reduce the acts of c
riminality we see.”
The Defence Chief believes that empowering youth through sports can lead to positive societal changes, making the Defence agency’s mission easier by indirectly addressing factors that fuel insecurity.