By Saminu Ibrahim
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has conducted its Second Half 2026 Route March in Abuja as part of efforts to promote physical fitness, discipline, endurance and overall well-being among personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN).
The exercise brought together officers and personnel from various departments and units of the Defence Headquarters, with the aim of strengthening physical fitness, fostering camaraderie and enhancing the physical and mental alertness required for effective military service.
Speaking on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, the Director-General, Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre, Major General A.E. Edet, congratulated personnel for successfully completing the exercise.
Edet commended their commitment, determination and enthusiasm, stressing that regular physical exercise and a healthy lifestyle remained essential to military professionalism and operational effectiveness.
He urged personnel to sustain the spirit of the route march by incorporating regular physical activities into their daily routines.
The exercise also provided an opportunity for officers and personnel to interact, strengthen bonds of camaraderie and promote unity across the various departments and services within the Defence Headquarters.
The DHQ said the successful conduct of the exercise reaffirmed its commitment to building a healthy, disciplined and combat-ready Armed Forces of Nigeria.
