The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters Logistics Command has announced the temporary closure of some sections of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Road in Lagos on Saturday, October 18, 2025, to allow for its routine 10-kilometre Walk/Jog Exercise.
According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Department, the exercise is part of the NAF’s ongoing efforts to promote physical fitness, mental alertness, and esprit de corps among its personnel.
The statement explained that the exercise will commence in the early hours of the morning and last for a few hours, during which movement along designated portions of the Airport Road will be temporarily restricted.
Members of the public, especially motorists and commuters plying the Murtala Muhammed Airport axis, are kindly advised to take note of this temporary closure and use alternative routes between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.,” the statement read.
The Command assured that adequate traffic control measures would be put in place in collaboration with relevant security and traffic management agencies to minimize inconvenience to road users.
It further appealed for understanding and cooperation from residents and motorists, emphasizing that the exercise is a regular fitness routine conducted periodically by the Nigerian Air Force to ensure the readiness and well-being of its officers and men.
The NAF remains committed to maintaining the highest level of operational readiness and discipline, and physical fitness plays a critical role in achieving this objective,” the statement added.
The routine 10-kilometre walk/jog is one of several wellness initiatives undertaken by the Nigerian Air Force to boost the morale, endurance, and overall efficiency of its personnel across commands nationwide.
