The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has concluded its Second Half 2026 Route March in Abuja, reaffirming the importance of physical fitness, discipline and endurance in maintaining a healthy and combat-ready Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN).
In a statement the Director Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, disclosed that the exercise brought together officers and personnel from various departments and units of the Defence Headquarters as part of efforts to promote physical well-being.
Its aim was also to strengthen esprit de corps and enhance the physical and mental alertness required for effective military service.
Speaking on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, the Director General, Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre, Major General AE Edet, congratulated the personnel on successfully completing the exercise.
He commended their commitment, determination and enthusiasm, while emphasising the need for regular physical exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
Edet noted that physical fitness remains a critical component of military professionalism and operational effectiveness, urging personnel to sustain the momentum by incorporating regular physical activities into their daily routines.
He stressed that maintaining physical fitness would not only improve individual health and well-being but also strengthen the capacity of personnel to discharge their military responsibilities effectively.
The route march also provided an opportunity for personnel to interact, build stronger bonds of camaraderie and promote unity across the various departments and services within the Defence Headquarters.
The successful conduct of the Second Half 2026 Route March underscores the Defence Headquarters’ commitment to institutionalising physical fitness, discipline and teamwork as essential elements of a professional and combat-ready Armed Forces of Nigeria.
