The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Monday instructed members of the National Sports Association for Judiciary to conduct themselves properly at the 2025 edition of the annual Judiciary Sports Competition otherwise known as the CJN Games coming up in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state.

In a statement signed by the senior special assistant to the Chief Justice of Nigeria on media, Tobi Soniyi, and made available to newsmen in Abuja, he asked the contigent to be guided by the teachings of sports, including cooperation, discipline, adherence to rules and camaraderie.

Kekere-Ekun, who received members of the association in her chambers in Abuja, warned them against any act capable of bringing the judiciary into disrepute.

“Be orderly in your conduct and embrace the spirit of sportsmanship by maintaining composure at all times as representatives of the Judiciary,” he said.

His Lordship also reminded them of the importance of keeping and ensuring that they keep proper accounts of resources given to them to organize the tournament.

Honourable Justice Kekere-Ekun then advised the male -dominated leadership of the Association to be gender sensitive even as she jokingly threatened to deny approval for the next edition of women are not made members of the executives.

Speaking earlier, the National President of the association, Mr Noah Sunday, had commended the CJN for giving approval to organise this year’s edition of the tournament.

He promised that they would conduct themselves properly and would not let the judiciary down.

He said Akwa Ibom state is ready to host the games.

The hallmark of the visit was the unveiling and the presentation of the tournament trophy and sports kits to the Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria.