DHQ Completes Second Half 2026 Route March, Reaffirms Commitment to Personnel Fitness
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has successfully concluded its Second Half 2026 Route March in Abuja, reaffirming the importance of physical fitness, discipline and endurance among personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
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, strengthen teamwork and sustain the mental and physical alertness required for effective military operations.
Speaking on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, 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, noting that regular physical exercise and a healthy lifestyle were essential to military professionalism and operational effectiveness.
Major General Edet urged personnel to sustain the momentum by incorporating regular physical activities into their daily routines, stressing that physical fitness remains a critical requirement for effective military service.
The route march also provided an opportunity for personnel to interact, strengthen camaraderie and promote unity across the various departments and services within the Defence Headquarters.
The successful completion of the exercise underscores the commitment of the Defence Headquarters to maintaining a healthy, disciplined and combat-ready Armed Forces of Nigeria.
