President Muhammadu Buhari arrives Lagos to officially open the 12th Nigerian Navy Games.
The President showed up to the occasion decked out in athletic attire to dedicate the new Navy Sports Complex in Navy Town, Ojo.
The President promised Nigerians that the armed forces would maintain their operational tempo to address the security concerns in the nation while declaring open the 12th Nigerian Navy Games, LAGOS 2022.
According to him, the security agencies would keep making sure that all necessary precautions were taken to protect the safety of Nigerians.
He urged Nigerians to believe in the capability of the armed forces to safeguard and bring long-lasting peace and stability to the country.
The President also re-emphasized the importance of synergy between the armed forces, other security agencies and the general population peace and security.
President Buhari, who also commissioned the newly constructed Nigerian Navy Sports Complex, commended the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, for investing in sports development.
Buhari said: “Over the years, sports have remained a tool to strengthen the ties between troops, instilling discipline and readiness to serve a common cause in the military. I am sure that these Games will create the forum for the Nigerian Navy to achieve these objectives and more.
“The construction of this sports complex has provided a standard venue for the Nigerian Navy to host major games as well as an appropriate venue for naval personnel within Lagos to use for training and other recreational purposes.
“I am therefore confident that besides the conduct of the Games, the Nigerian Navy and its personnel will continue to make good use of the facilities in this complex.”
