The military is always feared, especially in the South-East of Nigeria, where several coded operations have sent nerves racking. This has not always been the case, as sometimes, a section of the armed forces does roll out community services and projects that are not kinetic in nature.
Now, in Enugu, the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Madueke joined other formations across the country to commemorate the landmark 70th Anniversary of the Nigerian Navy.
As part of the celebration, NNS Madueke executed a series of high-impact civil-military activities and internal celebrations aimed at fostering community development, youth mentorship, and local harmony in Enugu State.
Speaking to journalists during the week-long activities, which commenced on Monday, May 25, 2026, with an anniversary party said to be colourful, organised for the ship’s company, Nsikan Friday, a Commodore and Commander, NNS Madueke, expressed delight over the 70-year milestone achieved by the Nigerian Navy.
He noted that the anniversary was worth celebrating, thus across the nation, social impact projects, community interface initiatives, as well as other celebratory activities were ongoing to deepen civil-military relationship, citizen engagement and convivial interactions with host communities of naval formations.
The event was said to have brought together officers and ratings of the Base, as well as its civilian friends, providing a platform to celebrate the rich traditions, resilience, and operational successes of the Nigerian Navy over the past seven decades.
Sustaining the momentum on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, NNS Madueke extended its footprint into the host community by organising a
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