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Government applauds the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa

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Defence Minister Richwell Siamunene  (middle wearing a red necktie) in Livingstone yesterday during the Board Meeting for the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA). Picture by KELVIN MUDENDA
Defence Minister Richwell Siamunene (middle wearing a red necktie) in Livingstone yesterday during the Board Meeting for the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA). Picture by KELVIN MUDENDA

GOVERNMENT has applauded the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) for providing peace and security in Africa through sports based activities among African countries.

Minister of Defence Richwell Siamunene said sports was an important platform which advocated peace in Africa where military personnels could meet and share different values.

Mr Siamunene was speaking in Livingstone yesterday when he officially opened the Board Meeting for the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa at Livingstone Safaris Lodge and Spar.

Mr Siamunene said peace and security was a pillar on which social and economic Development in Africa could be achieved.

He said OSMA through its sports activities such as Football and Boxing provided a good platform where soldiers who met on the battlefield could meet again in sports field where peace prevails.

Mr siamunene said despite the Organisation facing challenges it was still able to conduct such meetings where various issues facing the organisation are discussed.

He said their was need for stakeholder to come on board so that the organisation could be helped in its sport activities it carries.

“There is need to bring on Board on International companies and corporate institutions to sponsor some of the various sports activities,in turn this will help Markt their products and services,” he said.

Speaking at the same meeting, OSMA Secretary General Djendola Peirre thanked said the aim of the Organisation was to enhance peace and security through sports activities such as Football and Boxing.

Lt Col Pierre said sports integrated various military groups in africa who in turn shared different values through sports.

He said there was need for Government in various countries to support and recognise the organisation if it was to carry out its objective of bringing unity among African military personnels.

The meeting is been held from Janury 17-22, 2016.

OSMA secretary General Lieutenant Colonel Djendola Pierre (right), Defence Mijister Richwell Siamunene (middle) and Chief Delegate and Host Brigadier General Raymond Siankope (left ) in Livingstone . Picture by KELVIN MUDENDA
OSMA secretary General Lieutenant Colonel Djendola Pierre (right), Defence Mijister Richwell Siamunene (middle) and Chief Delegate and Host Brigadier General Raymond Siankope (left ) in Livingstone . Picture by KELVIN MUDENDA
OSMA Secretary General Lieutenant Colonel Djendola Peirre (left) greets Defence Minister Richwell Siamunene  (right) in Livingstone
OSMA Secretary General Lieutenant Colonel Djendola Peirre (left) greets Defence Minister Richwell Siamunene (right) in Livingstone
OSMA Secretary General Lieutenant Colonel Djendola Peirre (left) presenting a medal to Defence Minister Richwell Siamunene  (right) in Livingstone yesterday for the role the Minister has played in fostering OSMA activities. Picture by KELVIN MUDENDA
OSMA Secretary General Lieutenant Colonel Djendola Peirre (left) presenting a medal to Defence Minister Richwell Siamunene (right) in Livingstone yesterday for the role the Minister has played in fostering OSMA activities. Picture by KELVIN MUDENDA

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