REMARKS BY THE SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR VICE ADMIRAL AZ GAMBO AM GSS psc ensp (RSA) MTM MNIM MUSNI FCIS FIIPS FCAI AT THE POLO TOURNAMENT HELD IN HONOUR OF THE CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF ON SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2021 AT 21 GUARDS BRIGADE POLO CLUB
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1. I feel highly elated to be in your midst this afternoon and to on behalf of the officers, ratings and civilian staff of the NN, I most heartily welcome you all to this Polo Tournament. Today’s event brings to a climax the series of events to commemorate the 2021 CONSAC. Distinguished invited guests, let me put on record that the NN has recorded yet another first with the hosting of this Polo Tournament as part of the CONSAC activities. It is therefore expedient that I express my gratitude to the sponsor of this Tournament. I would therefore like to on behalf of the Navy family express my sincere appreciation to Alhaji Dano and the Captain of the 21 Guards Brigade Polo Club for hosting this Tournament.
2. The NN remains committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of its workforce hence the reintroduction of the weekly sporting activities to help check any stress-related health challenges. Distinguished guests recall that yesterday, we had a golf kitty where golfers displayed their individual skills on the golf course. However, the game of Polo generally perceived as the game of kings is a team sport played with great joy to demonstrate courage, endurance and strength. Relatedly, as a team sport, the game of Polo helps to build strong communication, leadership skills and teamwork among teammates. Notably, these attributes truly validate the objective of this year’s CONSAC which is to develop synergy that would enhance our collective efforts at keeping our maritime domain safe and secured.
3. In this regard, I want to urge the Polo players to savour the moment while demonstrating their unique skills to the admiration of the spectators. I believe in no time some of us on this side of the pitch would soon join this league of elite Polo players. On this note, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to all our invited guests for gracing this event. I must not hesitate to once again appreciate the sponsor and organisers noting that this event would go down in the history of the NN. I wish you all a safe trip back to your destinations. Thank you all, God bless and Onward Together.
AZ GAMBO
Vice Admiral
September 2021 Chief of the Naval Staff