The Chief of the Air Staff, CAS, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar approved the construction of a modern Gym facility in SOC as well as directed the COA to determine the status of gyms in all NAF Units.
It is no news that the NAF has continued to contribute its quota to Sports development in the country.
Air Marshal Abubakar disclosed this today, 26th October 2024 during the Fourth Quarter Route March Exercise organized for NAF personnel serving in Abuja.
The Air Chief who said he commissioned and approved the use of sporting facilities in NAF Base Asokoro for the purpose of sport, said the this provide the basis for the required interventions to keep NAF gyms fully functional for the benefit of personnel.
The CAS added that directed the active participation of personnel in the weekly Wednesday games in furtherance to engendering physical fitness of NAF personnel.
"Sporting activities across NAF Units during Wednesday games must be tailored to promote peaceful coexistence amongst personnel, their families and host communities as well as serve as talent discovery avenues for the NAF’s participation in Armed Forces Games.
"Wednesday Games and other NAF sporting activities should also provide a platform to positively engage the large youth population in our Bases.
Air Marshal Abubakar ordered Chief of Administration to explore the possibility of organizing Inter Command Base Youth Competitions as a strategy to keep NAF Personnel children busy and to expose hidden potentials.
"To all other personnel, as we enter the final lap of the year, I urge you to stay vigilant and focused. Our work is far from done, and the security environment demands that we remain adaptive, ready and resilient. The Nigerian Air Force is committed to providing the resources and training necessary for you to succeed in all operations and assignments."he said
The Air Chief affirmed the Nigerian Air Force committement to improving the standard of sporting facilities and providing the enabling environment necessary to maintain physical and mental readiness.