Surgeon Rear Admiral Nicholas Jayasekera retires from 34 years of naval career
 

Rear Admiral Nicholas Jayasekera, who held office as the Chief Executive Officer at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Hospital , bade farewell to his 34 year long illustrious naval career today (6). Upon calling on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the officer was accorded with a Guard of Honour in accordance with the naval traditions.

Subsequently, the fellow naval officers accompanied him to the portals of Naval Headquarters in a customary vehicle fleet, and bade farewell to the outgoing Rear Admiral. The senior and junior sailors also gathered on either side of the road to pay their tribute to the retiring senior naval officer. Rear Admiral Nicholas Jayasekera joined Sri Lanka Navy in 1983 as a Direct Entry Medical Officer. During his decorated naval career, Rear Admiral Nicholas Jayasekera had served with his wealth of knowledge gained through various foreign courses and engagements, for the betterment of the Navy.