The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos, has conducted its third-quarter route march for 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen physical fitness, endurance and discipline among personnel.
The 10-kilometre exercise involved personnel of the Centre and was conducted under appropriate supervision.
The march provided an opportunity for participants to build stamina and maintain the level of physical readiness required in military service.
Commandant commends personnel
Addressing personnel at the end of the exercise, the Commandant of NAFRC, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo, commended them for their participation and resilience throughout the march.
The Commandant emphasised the importance of maintaining physical fitness, noting that regular exercise contributes significantly to personnel’s overall wellbeing and operational effectiveness.
He also stressed the need for personnel to remain steadfast, fit and alert in the discharge of their responsibilities.
According to him, the security and territorial integrity of the nation is a responsibility that must be guarded.
He therefore urged personnel to sustain the culture of discipline, which remains a fundamental attribute of the military profession.
Fitness should remain a daily routine
Air Vice Marshal Ilo encouraged personnel to make physical fitness a continuous part of their daily routine.
He stressed that the completion of the quarterly route march should not mark the end of their fitness activities.
Rather, he urged them to continue engaging in regular physical exercise to maintain their stamina and readiness.
The Commandant also called on personnel to uphold discipline and demonstrate commitment to their duties, both within and outside the Centre.
He said such commitment was important to the protection of the civil populace and the maintenance of a safe and secure country.
The route march forms part of NAFRC’s efforts to promote the physical and professional readiness of its personnel.
Through regular exercises and continued emphasis on discipline, the Centre seeks to ensure that its personnel remain prepared to meet the demands of military service.
