Stay connected via Google News As part of the activities to commemorate its 70th anniversary, the Nigerian Navy on Monday organised a sea tour for civilians in Lagos and some other states. Founded on June 1, 1956, the navy will mark 70 years of existence in June 2026. In Lagos, the Nigerian Naval Ship (NNS) Kada sailed more than 500 civilians from the Apapa area to the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean and back to Apapa.