The Commandant, AFIT, AVM Paul Jemitola, says rigorous sporting activities will enhance physical and mental fitness of military personnel and efficiency in the discharge of their duties.

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Commandant made the remarks at the closing ceremony of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Biannual Sports Competition.

The completion which was the first to be held in 2023, was rounded up on Friday at the Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna State.

610 athletes from the college participated in the sporting event.

Jemitola who was the special guest of honour, described the five days sporting event as exciting and worthwhile.

He said apart from the spirit of sportsmanship, the event was an opportunity for recreation, self discovery and physical development.

The commandant congratulated the winners and urged those who lost to work harder in subsequent competitions.

He urged all students and directing staff of the college to continue to engage in sports as a routine, to boost their physical fitness and sound mind to cope with the rigours of the military profession.

Jemitola commended the college for upgrading its sports complex to provide conducive environment for optimal physical health development.

He appreciate those who worked tirelessly behind the scene to ensure that all activities were conducted seamlessly, which culminated into a successful competition.

NAN report that Team Headquarters AFCSC/Department of Joint Studies emerged overall winners with six gold and five silver.

They were followed by Department of Land Warfare with six gold and four silver; Maritime Warfare, five gold and three silver; and Air Warfare with five silver.