The pulling/sailing out ceremony of the immediate past Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral AZ Gambo CFR (Rtd), took place at Nigerian Navy Ship QUORRA in Apapa, Lagos on Saturday, July 8, 2023. The ceremony was a significant event that marked Vice Admiral Gambo’s official departure from the service.
The ceremony was attended by high-ranking naval officials, dignitaries, and members of the Nigerian Navy. During the ceremony, a formal farewell address was delivered by Vice Admiral Gambo, expressing his gratitude for the support he received throughout his tenure and reflecting on the accomplishments of the Nigerian Navy under his leadership.
The pulling/sailing out ceremony provided an opportunity for colleagues, subordinates, and friends to bid farewell to Vice Admiral AZ Gambo and recognize his contributions to the Nigerian Navy. It also marked a transition of leadership within the Navy as a new Chief of Naval Staff assumed the command.
Overall, the ceremony was a momentous occasion that paid tribute to Vice Admiral Gambo’s service and leadership, while also signifying the continuation of the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests.
