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Fitness
By Yahaya Isah
Abuja, Nov. 19, 2016 (NAN) The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Saturday said physical fitness among military personnel was key to their effective and efficient service delivery.
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, made the statement while briefing newsmen at the end of NAF Fourth Quarter Route March, in Abuja.
Abubakar was represented by AVM Ahmed Iya, Chief of Training/Operations, Air Force Headquarters, Abuja.
“I thank God for having a successful route march devoid of any casualty. I am particularly happy that we have had all the scheduled route march OF 2016 successful.
“It is my desire therefore, to continue to have more of the exercise in the coming year,” he said.
The CAS promised to do everything humanly possible to improve the wellbeing of NAF personnel to improve their lives.
He also promised to take sporting activities to greater heights in the service.
“Especially in this period that requires vigilance, alertness and general wellness of personnel.
“I congratulate you all for putting up a brilliant performance during the combat games in Kaduna and the just-concluded NAF games in Katsina, “Tagged Katsina 2016’’.
“I am happy to know that Hedquarter NAF came first and second respectively in the aforementioned event,’’ Abubakar said.
He, therefore, urged the personnel to keep the feat up as there was no substitute for exercise.(NAN)
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Edited by Abdullahi Yusuf