# Military physical readiness exercises in West Africa > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/military-physical-readiness-exercises-in-west-africa > Updated: 2026-09-13T10:11:22.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Military forces in Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have conducted various physical training exercises to improve operational readiness and stamina. In Nigeria, the Nigerian Army held an endurance race at the Amasiri-Edda Depot to build resilience among recruits. Similarly, the Nigerian Air Force conducted its Third Quarter Route March Exercise in Kaduna. AVM Adeniran Ademuwagun, Commandant of the Air Force Institute of Technology, stated that fitness is a “critical component of combat readiness” and serves as a “show of force” to signal mobility to adversaries. In Guinea-Bissau, the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission (ESSMGB) organized a five-kilometre route march involving personnel from Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and the ECOWAS Commission. Force Commander Brigadier General Danjuma Dantani noted that such training is essential for maintaining “wellbeing, operational efficiency, and interoperability” between mission personnel and local security forces. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Nigerian Air Force emphasizes fitness for combat readiness AFIT Commandant AVM Adeniran Ademuwagun stated that continuous physical fitness is essential for Nigerian Air Force combat readiness and operational effectiveness. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-air-force-emphasizes-fitness-for-combat-readiness ### 2026-08-23: Military units conduct endurance exercises to boost fitness and readiness Military forces, including the Nigerian Army and the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission, held 5km endurance exercises to improve physical fitness, teamwork, and operational readiness. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/military-units-conduct-endurance-exercises-to-boost-fitness-and-readiness --- Cite as: Military physical readiness exercises in West Africa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/military-physical-readiness-exercises-in-west-africa