FIBA Africa Zone 3 President retired Colonel Samuel Ahmedu, elated with AMGA's recognition

By Maxwell Kumoye and Mishael Emmanuel

The President of FIBA Africa Zone 3, Retired Colonel Samuel Ahmedu, is elated with the honour and recognition accorded him by the Africa Military Games (AMGA), and the Local Organizing Committee of the Games in Abuja.

Retired Colonel Samuel Ahmedu who is also a member of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), was invited as one of the Special Guest at the Games and he was asked to do medal presentation at the event over the weekend.

Ahmedu, a seasoned sports administrator, said, “It was indeed a great honour and privilege for me as a retired military personnel and product of the legendary Nigerian Armed Forces sporting system to be part of this prestigious event.”

The retired Nigeria Army Officer, had some pleasant and thoughtful words for the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (OFR), and members of the Organizing Committee, who deemed him worthy of such an honour.

“Thank you so very much for putting up a massive Games like this and also for honouring me alongside another board member of the NBBF, Professor Florence Adeyanju, and thank you for a lovely organization of the Games,” the FIBA Africa Executive Member stated.

“On Saturday 23rd November, 2024, I had the privilege of presenting Gold Medals to the Cameroonian Armed Forces Women's Team that won the Female Basketball event at the on going Africa Armed Forces Games, in Abuja, Nigeria, along with Professor Florence Adeyanju, a colleague on the NBBF Board.”

48 countries are participating in 19 sports at the Africa Military Games in Abuja which ends this weekend.

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