The Commander of the Navy in his address commended the services rendered by the civil employees and praised their dedication shown in the execution of the tasks assigned to them. He solicited their continued cooperation for the programme of actions envisaged for the uplift of the Navy and the professional welfare of the naval and civilian workforce.

To coincide with the event, the Commander of the Navy also presented letters of appointment to 13 civil employees. The Director of Civil Administration also presented a memento to the Commander of the Navy to mark the occasion.

Senior naval officers attached to the Naval Headquarters and officials of the NHQ civil administration were also present on the occasion.