Nigerian Navy @ 70: FOB Escravos Organises Novelty Volleyball Match To Keep Fit, Healthy

To mark the 70th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy, the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos hosted a novelty volleyball match. The friendly competition, held at the Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) volleyball court, saw officers and ratings face off in a bid to boost their fitness and camaraderie.

Navy Captain Arinzechukwu Kenneth Egwuatuonwu, the Commanding Officer of FOB Escravos, officially opened the event. He emphasized that the match was designed to foster physical fitness, encourage teamwork, and promote healthy competition among the naval personnel. This event is one of several activities planned to commemorate the Nigerian Navy's seven decades of service.

Professional umpires from CNL officiated the match. After an engaging game, the ratings team emerged victorious, defeating the officers. The winning team was presented with medals and a trophy, celebrating their success on the court.

In his closing remarks, Captain Egwuatuonwu praised the participants for their sportsmanship and teamwork. He urged the personnel to remain disciplined, dedicated, and professional in their duties, while also highlighting the importance of sports for maintaining physical health and readiness.

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This novelty match between officers and ratings is part of the activities we put in place to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy. The essence is to encourage physical fitness, team work and healthy competition amongst personnel.