The Nigerian Navy Ship DELTA on Tuesday organised an inter-agency football and volleyball fiesta as part of activities marking the 70th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy.
The sporting event, held at the NNS DELTA Football Field in Warri, Delta State, featured a mixed volleyball match involving personnel from NNS DELTA as well as those of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Police Force, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other sister security agencies.
The celebration also featured a novelty football match involving male and female children from host communities.
All participants at the event were presented with sports kits, plaques and other awards.
Speaking during the event, the Commander of NNS DELTA, Commodore Shehu M. Tasiu, said the sports fiesta was designed not only to celebrate the Navy’s 70 years of service but also to promote healthy living, teamwork and unity among security agencies and members of the community.
According to him, sports remain an important tool for physical fitness, mental well-being and character development, particularly among children.
“Sport is more than competition. It is medicine for the body and strength for the mind. Regular exercise builds healthy hearts, sharp minds and disciplined habits. For our children, sport teaches coordination, resilience and confidence,” he said.
The Commander NNS DELTA further stressed that the values of teamwork, cooperation, communication and trust learned through sports mirror the principles that guide the Nigerian Navy in the discharge of its duties.
He explained that involving
