DHQ Holds Second Half 2026 Route March in Abuja, Charges Personnel on Regular Exercise
The Defence Headquarters has organised its Second Half 2026 Route March in Abuja, urging military personnel to prioritise physical fitness as a vital component of professional military service.
The exercise, which involved officers and personnel across different departments and units of the Defence Headquarters, was designed to promote discipline, physical endurance, mental alertness and general well-being.
Representing the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, the Director General of the Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre, Major General AE Edet, praised the participants for their successful completion of the route march.
He applauded their dedication, enthusiasm and determination throughout the exercise, emphasising that maintaining physical fitness through regular exercise was essential to enhancing military professionalism and operational readiness.
He further encouraged personnel to make physical activities a regular part of their daily lives, noting that a healthy lifestyle would contribute significantly to their effectiveness in carrying out military responsibilities.
Beyond its fitness objectives, the exercise also served as an avenue for fostering unity, strengthening interpersonal relationships and promoting camaraderie among personnel from different departments and services.
The Defence Headquarters said the successful exercise reflects its continued commitment to building a disciplined, healthy and combat-ready Armed Forces of Nigeria.
