You should stay bodily, mentally ready to discharge your obligations – DHQ to personnel

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has reiterated the significance of bodily health, self-discipline and endurance amongst navy personnel following the profitable conduct of its Second Half Defence Headquarters Route March 2026 in Abuja.

The train, held as a part of efforts to advertise the general well-being of personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, introduced collectively officers and personnel from numerous departments and items inside the Defence Headquarters.

Speaking on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, the Director General of the Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre, Major General AE Edet, congratulated members on efficiently finishing the train.

Edet counseled the personnel for his or her dedication, willpower and enthusiasm, noting that common bodily train stays important to sustaining a wholesome life-style and reaching navy professionalism.

“Physical fitness is a critical requirement for operational effectiveness, ” he stated, including that “personnel must remain physically and mentally prepared to discharge their responsibilities effectively.”

The senior navy officer additionally inspired members to maintain the passion demonstrated in the course of the route march by incorporating common bodily actions into their every day routines.

According to him, sustaining bodily health goes past taking part in organised navy workout routines, because it requires a constant dedication to wholesome dwelling and private self-discipline.

The route march additionally supplied a possibility for officers and personnel to work together, strengthen relationships and promote unity and camaraderie throughout the assorted departments and providers inside the Defence Headquarters.

The Defence Headquarters stated the profitable completion of the train additional displays its dedication to constructing a wholesome, disciplined and combat-ready Armed Forces of Nigeria.

The assertion was signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, and dated November 13, 2026.