The Naval Headquarters has debunked the publications alleging the refusal of the outgoing Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral AZ Gambo, to hand over to the incoming Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral EI Ogalla.
The Director of Information of the Nigerian Navy (NN), Commodore Ayo-Vaughan, in a statement on Wednesday seen by THE QUEST TIMES, disclosed that the reports are total lies, misleading and capable of spreading falsehood to unsuspecting members of the public.
He called on the members of the public to discountenance the malicious publication and erroneous information as a figment of the reporter’s imagination.
The information boss explained that it is necessary to put the record straight, that handing and taking over ceremony in the Nigerian Navy from inception is procedural.
“Upon the announcement of the change of the ‘Watch on deck’, the outgoing CNS is expected to give a detailed brief to the incoming CNS, tour key naval facilities and perform the ceremonial lowering of ensign.
Accordingly, the programme of events leading to the formal handing and taking over ceremony has kicked off to culminate at a public ceremony on Friday 23 June 2023 in line with the age-long naval tradition.
“Instructively, it is pertinent to mention that sister Services are also due to hand over as they have set aside specific dates for their handing and taking over ceremonies.”