The President of the National Sports Association for Judiciary, Mr Emeka Ndili, has maintained that the 2023 Edition of the National Judiciary Sport Festival, held at Osogbo Township Stadium last Saturday in Osogbo, Osun State capital, will strengthen judiciary relationships across borders and enable Judiciary staff to be mentally and physically fit for the jobs ahead.
The president, who made the remark in a speech made available to newsmen in Osogbo, while commenting on the opening ceremony of the programme, commended the efforts of the Osun State Government for giving them the opportunity and support to host the tournament in the state.
“Osun State is very peaceful and hospitable. We are happy to be here and we must thank the Executive Governor, His Excellency Senator Ademola Adeleke for supporting us in achieving all these.
‘My lord, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola GCON, who is from the South-West, really wanted the region to host this year’s event and am glad we are coming back to the South West, for the first time in twenty-four years.
“Sixteen States and 12 Federal Court and Judicial Bodies from Abuja are all on ground to participate for this year’s edition,” he said.
Meanwhile, the state Governor, Ademola Adekeke assured the organisers and athletes of a peaceful stay in Osun.
Adeleke also pledged support for future collaboration, lauding the organisers for bringing the competition to the state.
Some of the participating teams include; Bayelsa Judiciary, Nasarawa Judiciary, Delta Judiciary, Court of Appeal, FCT Judicial Service Commission, National Judicial Institute, Customary Court of Appeal Sport Club, Abuja, Kano State Judiciary, Federal Judicial Service Commission, Abuja, and Lagos State Judiciary.
Others are; FCT High Court, Federal High Court, Rivers State Customary Court of Appeal, National Industrial Court, National Judicial Council, Supreme Court, Sokoto State Judiciary, Kaduna State Judiciary, and the Body of Benchers.
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