24th CJN Sports Competition begins in Port Harcourt
Sports
By Dianabasi Effiong
Port Harcourt, Sept. 19, 2018 (NAN) The 24th edition of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Sports Competition kicked off in Port Harcourt on Wednesday with N20 million up for grab.
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers, who flagged off the Games tagged “Rivers State 2018” at the Sharks Stadium, said the amount would go as first prize money.
According the governor the second place winner will be rewarded with N15 million while the third placed team will cart awayN10 million.
He said that all other participating teams would get five million Naira each.
He assured that his administration would continue to host sporting and entertainment events because of the peaceful nature of Rivers.
Wike, who also appreciated the sports men and women of the judiciary for choosing the state for the games, urged them to explore the nightlife of Port Harcourt and other relaxation spots.
Representative of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Sidi Bage, said that Rivers ranked highest in terms of support to the judiciary and its activities.
He urged other states to support the judiciary for the growth of the sector.
According to Bage, sports help members of the judiciary to remain fit in order to carry out their responsibilities.
Thirty courts and judicial bodies affiliated with the National Sports Association for Judiciary are participating at the event with 12 states as observers.
A posthumous award was presented to the late Attorney General of Rivers, Emmanuel Aguma, for his outstanding support for the National Sports Association for Judiciary. (NAN)
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Edited by Dianabasi Effiong