The 22nd edition of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Games kicks off in Lokoja, Kogi State capital following the unveiling of the tournament trophy and medals on Wednesday.
The CJN, Justice Mohammed Mamoud, who unveiled the trophy at the Kogi State High Court, assured the organizers, the National Sports Association for Judiciary, NASAJ of the support of the judiciary.
The CJN who was represented by Justice of Supreme Court of Nigeria, Justice Suleiman Galadima said the bench was happy to host the tournament in the state because it has one of the best judiciary in the country with a believe to have the same sport wise.
He noted that the judiciary in the state was scandal free, saying he was convinced that the tournament would be hitch free.
Mamoud also noted that the preparation put into the competition by the state government would make it to be one of the best organised in the history of the competition.
The Kogi State Chief Judge, Justice Nasiru Ajanah who said the tournament was aimed to recreate among the legal luminaries noted the competition would further strengthen the oneness of the judiciary in the country.
Ajana, who spoke through Justice Henry Olusuyi said stars would emerge from the competition.
Over 10 sporting events would be competed for in the weeklong events. Customary Court of Appeal Abuja will hope to defend the trophy the won in the last edition held in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
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