To commemorate the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary Celebration, Forward Operating Base FORMOSO, under the command of Capt SK HARUNA, hosted an Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Base Protestant Church.
The solemn thanksgiving service was attended by officers, ratings, civilian staff, and friends of the Nigerian Navy, who gathered to express gratitude to Almighty God for His guidance, protection, and blessings bestowed upon the Service and the nation throughout the years.
Delivering the sermon during the service, the Base Chaplain, Rev Lt Gimba Boaz, addressed the theme “Sail with Christ Onboard,” derived from St Luke 8:22–25. The sermon underscored the significance of faith, obedience, and unwavering loyalty to constitutional authority. He exhorted personnel to prioritize loyalty to God, emphasizing that such devotion would naturally foster loyalty to constituted authority and national values.
The Chaplain further highlighted the importance of peace, unity, cooperation, and dedication to duty among personnel. He also offered prayers for the continued progress and success of the Nigerian Navy, urging officers and ratings to remain steadfast in their faithful service to God and the nation.
Following the sermon, the Commanding Officer, Capt SK HARUNA, who led officers and ratings of FOB FORMOSO to the thanksgiving session, conveyed the Chief of the Naval Staff’s goodwill message to the Base’s personnel. In this message, the Chief of the Naval Staff charged officers and ratings to maintain their commitment to professionalism, discipline, innovation, and selflessness in the execution of their duties.
The message further stressed that the responsibility for elevating the Nigerian Navy to greater heights rests with all personnel, encouraging them to continue enhancing operational capabilities to effectively secure Nigeria’s maritime environment in support of national security and economic prosperity.
The thanksgiving service concluded with a group photograph session and light refreshments for the personnel and guests in attendance.