Organisation of Military Sports in Africa : Maikano Abdullahi Takes Command

It was an exceptional day at the headquarters of the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) yesterday, November 30, 2020. The event was the installation ceremony of the new president of OSMA, and CISM Vice president, Nigeria’s Brigadier Maikano Abdullahi. 
Speaking at the occasion, the Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Defence, Joseph Beti Assomo said since the creation in 1994, OSMA has constantly benefited from the support of Cameroon which has always played a leading role in the organisation not only through the provision of the headquarters building but also through substantial financial contributions and the posting of military support staff. He called on the Brigadier to make military sports in member countries of OSMA a means to break barriers existing between the defence forces and the public in order to strengthen the confidence of the institution in relation to African armies. Joseph Beti Assomo assured the new president of the support of the government of Cameroon as he carries on his new functions. 
Born on October 26, 1965 in Sokoto, Nigeria, Brigadier Maikano Abdullahi is the third badge of the Direct Regular Combatants in the Nigerian Army. Holder of the National Diploma of pedagogic studies in sports, health and physical education from the Amadou Bello University, Zaria, he has undergone several studies in sports and physical education. Brigadier Maikano Abdullahi is a specialist in military and civilian sports ...