On Sunday, September 28, 2025, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, joined top Nigerian leaders at the Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, coming up on Wednesday, October 1.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was the Special Guest of Honour, represented by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. Other dignitaries in attendance included the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, OFR; fellow service chiefs; and the Inspector General of Police.

The service, which drew a large gathering, was also attended by senior officers of the Armed Forces, paramilitary agencies, and dignitaries from different sectors of national life.

With the theme “The Power of Unity in Building a Great Nation,” the homily was delivered by Bishop Francis Wale Oke, National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria. Prayers were offered for peace, unity, and prosperity, reinforcing renewed hope for a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria.