The President of the Judo Federation of Nigeria (JFN), Musa Oshodi, in a statement on Monday, revealed the plan of the sports body for the year 2022.
Oshodi disclosed that as part of the JFN plan for the new year, an open trial has been slated for January.
Oshodi made this public in his new year message to the sports fraternity.
“I am delighted to address the entire Nigeria Judo family as we roll from the year 2021 into a prosperous new year, 2022.
“I appreciate the Almighty for giving us the opportunity to witness the new year, the unflinching resolute to ensure our long awaited desire “Judo for Judokas “and the family led by a member is worthy of commendation.
“By this achievement, we have established in our country a culture that is in tandem with global best practices.
“Your understanding and support since the beginning of the tenure is also commended and will not be taken for granted,” he said.
Oshodi added that his administration was ready to reposition the federation as he stressed on funding being the major challenge of the federation.
A part of his statement read, “We will ensure that the calendar of the year activities released recently will not just end on paper but a document that will be adhered to strictly as a tool of action.
“As part of efforts to establish a formidable National team, the trials coming up in the last week of January should be taken as a missionary act.
“Our Annual registration through the secretariat will commence from January 1 and end on the 15th of the month. It’s mandatory as a major tool for database.
“This exercise will involve all major stakeholders ; Athletes, Coaches, Referees and Judo Administrators, board members, state and club chairmen. We are all enjoined to approach the secretariat for details.”