Preparations for the 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council Media Games have entered the crucial stage, with the draws and official unveiling of competition’s logo scheduled for Thursday, September 24th.
The events will take place at the NUJ Secretariat located at 9 Iyala Street, Ikeja, ahead of the games scheduled for October 5 to 9th at Agege Stadium.
The Chairman of the Media Games Committee, Ayo Ojedokun, said the Committee was working round the clock to deliver what he described as one of the most organised editions of the games since its inception.
Ojedokun called on media chapels affiliated with Lagos NUJ Council that are yet to register to the advantage of the opportunity before the draws.
He said the committee had put in place necessary arrangements for a successful competition, adding that corporate organisations and sponsors were increasingly identifying with the initiative.
“The preparations is in top gear and we are determined to make this year’s edition memorable. Media Chapels that are yet to do so before the draws,” Ojedokun said.
Among the media organisations already registered for the games include: Vanguard, Federal Maritime Correspondents, Voice of Nigeria, Lagos Information, Lagos Television ( LTV), The Nation and The Guardian.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the NUJ, Comrade Adeleye Ajayi, commended the Media Games Committee for its efforts and urged members to sustain the momentum as the event draws closer.
Ajayi said the importance of the media games went beyond competition, stressing their role in promoting physical fitness, camaraderie and interaction among journalists.
“We can’t be in newsroom all the time. We have to shed weight and exercise our bodies for physical fitness, and that is what the games are meant to do.
“It is also an avenue for social interaction.”
Friends and colleagues who have not seen each other for sometime will get to meet again on the field.
“The event also brings journalists and non – journalists together, offering a break from newsroom while fostering networking and social interaction,” he said.
