The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) WEY, has held the First Edition of Commander NNS WEY 5 KM walk and aerobics exercise at the Nigerian Navy Sports Complex, Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos.
The event which held on Saturday, 24th August 2024, was a 5KM walk and aerobics exercise program, aimed at promoting the fitness levels of Officers, Personnel and their families within the Navy Town barracks.
Despite intermittent rain and a damp weather, it did not hinder the officers from engaging in the robust activity.
It also showcased that NNS WEY put the physical and health of its officers as a foremost criteria for work- life balance and discipline.
Speaking with the Commander NNS WEY, Commodore MM Braimah, he said that the fitness walk and exercise, was conceived with the vision of keeping Officers, Personnel and their families fit and also as an avenue to create communal bonds amongst them.
He therefore said that a dedicated day would be chosen to ensure the continuance of the program for the total well being of all who are quartered in the barracks.
He also spoke on the administration of the command, citing that NNS WEY covers ten barracks with Navy Town being the largest.
He also said that with the approval of the Chief Of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral EI Ogalla, he has mandated that the Navy Town barracks administration, be well managed to keep in line with standard procedures.
According to Commodore MM BRAIMAH, this has led to revamping of some abandoned projects within Navy Town.
Currently, 15 housing projects are developed to ensure that 285 Naval Ratings will have access to quality accommodation. Also, The administrative block has also been earmarked for rehabilitation by next year.
