NAF to shut Abuja road temporarily for 10km fitness exercise
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will on Saturday hold its annual 10-kilometre Walk/Jog Exercise in Abuja as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the physical fitness, health, and operational readiness of its personnel.
In a statement released on Friday, Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, said the exercise is an integral component of the Force’s commitment to maintaining peak physical condition among its officers and airmen, in line with global military standards.
NAF explained that the walk/jog event, scheduled to begin at 6:00 a.m. and end by 8:00 a.m., will take place along the service lane between Karu Bridge and Mogadishu Cantonment Bridge on the Abuja–Nyanya–Keffi expressway.
To facilitate the exercise, the affected section of the road will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic during the two-hour window.
It assured that adequate security and traffic management measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of participants and residents.
According to him, normal traffic flow will resume immediately after the exercise concludes.
The NAF expressed appreciation to members of the public for their cooperation and understanding, noting that the initiative underscores the Force’s dedication to the well-being and effectiveness of its personnel in carrying out their constitutional responsibilities.
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It emphasised that such periodic fitness activities are vital for maintaining the agility, endurance, and alertness required for operational excellence, especially as the Air Force continues to support national security operations across the country.
