By Sandra Chukwunyere
The Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt (NNSS PH), a prestigious citadel of learning known for its academic excellence and leadership development, hosted its highly anticipated 2025 Prize Giving Day Celebration on Saturday, December 6th. The ceremony, which brought together parents, senior Officers, faculty, and stakeholders from the education and naval communities, served as a platform to recognize and reward students for their hard work and dedication.
Speaking during the ceremony, the NNSS PH Commandant, Captain Chinomso Edna Omezurike, delivered an inspiring address, commending the academic faculty, administrative staff, and the wider school community for their tireless efforts in sustaining a culture of excellence. Captain Omezuike emphasized that the awards presented are not just ceremonial acknowledgments, but strategic tools designed to motivate students to strive for continuous improvement, responsibility, and self-leadership.
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“The 2025 Prize Giving Day Celebration featured an impressive categories of awards, carefully designed to recognize and reward students’ achievements in various fields”.
These categories include:
– Best in WAEC and NECO Awards
– Academic Excellence Awards
– Commandant’s Leadership Awards
– Best Conduct Awards
– STEM and Innovation Awards
– Sports and Physical Fitness Awards
– Literary, Debate, and Public Speaking Awards
– Creative Arts and Cultural Performance Awards
– Special Recognition Awards
– Best in Science Award
– Best in Arts Award
– Best Teacher Award
She also said that the awards presented during the ceremony reflect NNSS PH’s unwavering commitment to academic distinction, discipline, leadership development, and well-rounded student growth. By recognizing top performers across Science, Arts, Leadership, Conduct, Innovation, Sports, and Cultural expression, the school underscores its holistic approach to developing responsible and high-performing future leaders.
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The parents and students were overwhelmed and thanked the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, for the unwavering commitment to protecting the school, students, and staff.
The event concluded with renewed commitments from the school leadership to strengthen operational excellence, enhance educational quality, and expand student development programs in alignment with Nigerian Navy educational standards and broader national expectations. This commitment demonstrates the school’s dedication to continuous improvement and its mission to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to succeed in an increasingly complex and competitive world.
