By Sports Recorder
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has approved the commencement of the 2025 edition of the National Judiciary Games, scheduled to take place in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Announcing the development at a press conference in Abuja, the National President of the National Sports Association for Judiciary (NASAJ), Sunday Noah, said the association is fully prepared to host the annual sporting event, which brings together judiciary staff from across the country.
According to Noah, the CJN’s approval of Akwa Ibom as the host state was informed by the state’s peaceful environment and the availability of world-class sporting facilities.
“We have inspected all facilities, and everything is in perfect condition for the kickoff,” he said. “Any state we visit, we spotlight their cultural heritage. This year, it will be an opportunity for Akwa Ibom to showcase its rich traditions.”
The judiciary games, founded in 1994 by the late Justice Mohammed Bello, were established to promote physical fitness, unity, and camaraderie among judiciary workers. The maiden edition was held in Lagos in 1995 and won by the Ministry of Justice and the Attorney-General of the Federation’s team, while the last edition took place in Minna, Niger State.
Noah noted that the tournament has been consistently held with the decorum befitting members of the judiciary and serves as an avenue to identify sporting talent.
“We are not only known for carrying files,” he added with a smile, “but we also have skillful sportsmen and women in the judiciary.”
The 2025 games, he revealed, will feature over 10,000 athletes competing in various sports, including table tennis, handball, swimming, and other events. The competition will run from November 20 to December 3, 2025, with participants drawn from judiciary staff across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, representing 12 affiliates.
