Chief of the Naval Staff
Chief of the Naval Staff
Why We Organised Route March at Western Naval Command-
Rear Admiral Daji
The Third Quarter Route March of the Western Naval Command is
targeted at keeping personnel fit for military duties, fostering
esprit de corps and providing an avenue for relaxation as well as
to deter criminalities in the Command’s Area of Responsibility.
In the face of the current security challenges in the country,
the need to keep personnel fit for operation cannot be
overemphasized. That is why fitness and mental alertness are among
the critical elements of the CNS policy thrust. It is with this in
mind that, the Nigerian Navy organizes a one-day route match every
quarter aimed at raising the level of physical fitness of personnel
in the Command.
Therefore, this Route Match is targeted at keeping us fit for
optimal performance in the discharge of our constitutional roles as
naval personnel and also to keep us away from trouble. It is
important to mention here that physical fitness and mental
alertness are essential for combat readiness of Service personnel
at all times. In addition to the route march, I also implore you to
always use the Wednesday sports to exercise rigorously in order to
achieve enhanced mental and physical alertness.
Let me use this opportunity to draw your attention to the need
to continue to be law abiding citizens and at the same time stress
the need to maintain cordial and improved relationship with our
civilian populace and relevant stakeholders. This is more so, that
your duty to defend the territorial integrity of our fatherland
will be meaningless if the Nigerian populace is not enjoying
harmonious relationship with the Armed Forces. Similarly, we can
only be proud if their safety and wellbeing is assured as law
abiding citizen.
It is pertinent to reiterate the wise saying that, a healthy
mind requires a healthy body to function properly. It is,
therefore, with sincere sense of responsibility and great pleasure
that I congratulate each and every one of us for taking part in
this year’s Third Quarter Route March. Indeed, we thank God for His
benevolence. Once again, thank you for taking part and I wish you
happy weekend, keep the flag flying, Onward Together and God bless
you all.
Rear Admiral Oladele Daji
Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command