Nigerian Air Force Chief Prioritizes Fitness for Career Advancement

Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar of the Nigerian Air Force declared physical fitness assessments mandatory for career progression within the NAF. The NAF organized a 10-kilometer walk and jog exercise event in Abuja to promote health, morale, and operational readiness among personnel.

Abubakar highlighted the importance of fitness in military discipline and announced plans to upgrade sports facilities and establish a sports development control board within the NAF. The event also celebrated the NAF's handball team's victory in a national league.

The initiative aims to institutionalize fitness as a core part of the NAF's operational culture.