By Ahmed Ahmed
The Commandant of the Nigerian Army Armour Corp, Bauchi,Maj. Gen. Sani Ahmed has charged Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel to always ensure physical fitness through the active participation in group exercises.
Mohammed made the call at the 2023 10 kilometers Walk/ Jog for NAF personnel of the Special Operations Command Bauchi on Saturday in Bauchi.
Maj. Gen. Mohammed, who is the Guest of Honor at the occasion, said physical fitness can benefit personnel because it will boost their productivity, help with stress, and build teamwork in the entire military .
The Commandant was represented by his Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Abubakar Haruna said the best way to serve the cause of peace and defend the territorial integrity of this nation is by being physically and psychologically fit to carry out responsibilities as defender of the nation.
“For sound minds, we should have sound bodies and that is why the military world over attaches so much importance to the physical fitness exercises and fitness exercises and bodybuilding culture.”
“I urge you not to wait for the Nigeria Air Force to organised Physical fitness exercises and programmes before engaging in sports,” he said.
He also urged the personnel to always create time to engage in activities that would build their strength such as cardiovascular endurance, agility , flexibility and coordination to ensure optimal performances of responsibilities.
On his part, The Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Special Operations Command Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Abubakar Abdulkadir said the aim of the 10 kilometer Walk / Jog was designed by NAF to Foster discipline regimentation and esprit de corp among service personnel.
The AOC was represented by his Chief of Staff AVM Enebong Effiong said NAF places high premium on fitness and has the interest to see personnel represent the nation at national and international events.
He commended the sister security agencies for attending the annual walk and jogging exercise in the NAF base.
The AOC also enjoins the personnel to take care of their health as it is cheaper to maintain a healthy body by participating in regular exercises.
Our correspondent reports that in the 10 KM jog a s Brig. Gen.Fawole Olawale who represents the Commandant Nigerian Army Armour School, Bauchi Maj Gen. Wale Adekeye came first position among all the security and paramilitary agencies and emage third overall among all the participants.
He appreciated the AOC special Command for organising the Walk and Jogging exercise , saying this would strengthen the relationship among the sister agencies.
Awards and prizes were distributed to different categories of winners during the exercise.