By Victor Akaa.
In a massive display of strength and operational readiness, thousands of Nigerian Navy personnel, Saturday, participated in a quarterly route march across various cities nationwide.
The exercise is aimed at promoting physical fitness, combat readiness, and comradeship among personnel.
The route march, which covered over 10km in each location, saw personnel from different divisions complete the course within the specified time. The exercise was held simultaneously in several cities, including Lagos, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Warri, Abuja, and others.
In Abuja, the exercise was led by the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogallah ,represented by Rear Admiral Kennedy Chukwu Ezeade, the Chief of Administration,
held at the Naval Unit Parade Ground, Asokoro,
Speaking during the exercise, the CNS emphasized the importance of physical fitness for naval duties, stating that “the essence of this exercise is to condition our bodies to ensure that we are physically fit to carry out our functions.”
He commended the personnel’s performance, noting that their dedication and enthusiasm were evident in their completion of the march.
The exercise was also designed to boost public confidence in the Navy’s strength and operational readiness. The spectacle of naval personnel marching and singing in unison renewed the optimism and confidence of the public in the Navy’s ability to tackle contemporary security challenges.
The Nigerian Navy’s commitment to combat readiness and physical fitness is a critical aspect of its mandate to protect the nation’s territorial waters and interests.
With this exercise, the Navy reaffirms its dedication to ensuring the security and well-being of the nation.
The route march is a quarterly exercise aimed at maintaining the physical fitness and combat readiness of Nigerian Navy personnel.
Enugu Reporters gathered that the exercise is part of the Navy’s efforts to ensure that its personnel are always prepared to respond to any security challenge that may arise.
