Don’t panic, NAF tells citizens, road users
By Linus Aleke, Abuja
As part of the planned advocacy campaign to bring Nigerians and road users, especially residents within the areas of responsibility of NAF establishments across the federation, including the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja, up to speed with the Service scheduled annual 10 kilometres walk/jog exercise, the high command of the NAF, has urged citizens not to panic at the heavy presence of NAF personnel on the scheduled date.
Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, in a statement, said, the 2023 Annual 10 Kilometers Walk/Jog Exercise, will be held on Saturday, 4th November 2023 by 6.00 am in Abuja and other NAF Bases across the nation.
“Members of the public, especially motorists and those who reside around AYA, Asokoro and communities around NAF Bases across the nation are advised not to panic but to go about their normal activities,” an NAF Spokesperson admonished.
Gabkwet said the exercise is part of the NAF’s efforts, aimed at enhancing the physical fitness of its personnel
He noted that the exercise in Abuja is expected to kick off from NAF Base, Asokoro Football Field to Defence Headquarters Roundabout, down to Keffi Road/Kugo Furniture And Pedestrian Bridge – Army Checkpoint Kugbo, and back to Base via the NAF Valley Second Gate.
During the period, Gabkwet said, there will be partial restrictions of traffic along the aforementioned routes.
He said that the exercise in other locations nationwide is expected to cover major routes around NAF Bases and its environs, stressing that all necessary safety measures have been put in place to ensure a hitch-free exercise.
