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Just as the countdown for the Maiden Edition of the Kingdom Unity Games Abuja (Kuga) 2025 begins, the organizers officially announced the engineer Ciroma Joseph as the game ambassador.
According to the organizers, Kuga will take place from 6 to 13 September 2025, in Abuja, is a sporting initiative based on the faith designed to unite young people from all FCT states and close through competitive sports.
“The event emphasizes the construction of peace, discipline, spiritual growth and youth development,” said a declaration of the organizers.
Speaking at the official confirmation ceremony held in Abuja on Thursday, Eng. Ciroma, he deeply expressed appreciation for the honor he granted him.
“I am really honored to be associated with the Unity games of the 2025 kingdom,” he said.
“Although my background is in engineering and in the sector of power, I have always supported the unity, peace and development of youth. Sport is an important powerful tool to achieve these objectives. This event is more than simple competition: it is of promotion of peace, regardless of ethnicity, religion or tribe.”
Engr. Joseph, an international chess player and former secretary of Nigerian Nepa Chess Association, recalled his experiences of organizing chess tournaments that have brought together people from the whole sector of power. According to him, these events demonstrate how sport can transcend barriers and encourage a sense of shared identity.
“Even if I come from an engineering background, I have always been passionate about sports and empowerment of young people. We have gone from the analog era to a digital era, and it is important that our young people grow up with the times. Unity games provide a platform to express themselves positively, build discipline and find a purpose,” he said.
As an ambassador, Engr. Joseph invited the residents of Abuja, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi and other close regions to participate and show support.
“I invite everyone – Youth, leader, the elderly, religious groups and communities – to be part of this historical event. This is the first edition and the way we start will determine the future of the games. I personally counter my goal to ensure that we have a strong turnout for opening, closing and all the events between”, he said.
He also praised the National Stadium of Moshood Abiola as a suitable location, highlighting his ability to host large -scale events and host thousands of participants and spectators.
Facing the role of the government, Eng. Ciroma underlined the importance of the continuous support of public institutions.
“No initiative of this scale can be successful without a support environment. The role of the government is crucial: security, logistics, infrastructure and funding are fundamental. Congruing the current administration for its recent support for sport and urge both federal governments and local ones to continue supporting Kuga’s programs.
Speaking also at the ceremony, the ambassador Solomon Omonokhua, converse of the Kuga 2025 and representative of the Kingdom Star Sports International Foundation, described the event as a courageous step towards the discovery and nutrition of young athletic talents within the church communities through the FCT and beyond.
“Our goal is to identify the young equipped athletes who could otherwise go unnoticed,” said Omonokhua.
“Through this platform, we want to provide them with exposure and opportunities to be explored by the agencies of local and international talents.”
In collaboration with Celebrity Sports Magazine, the games aim to establish a sustainable sports platform that connects young people to professional paths by promoting peace and unity.
The Ambassador Omonokhua underlined the inclusive and interreligious nature of the event:
“Although Kuga is rooted in the Christian community, the games welcome participants of all faiths: Christians, Muslims and others. It is a platform to encourage national unity, peace and involvement of young people through sport,” he said.
The 2025 edition of Kuga will present three important sports disciplines: football – 24 male teams taken from churches representing five important Christian blocks and basketball – 16 teams, both male and females.
The Ambassador Omonokhua concluded by reaffirming the commitment of the organizational team to offer a world -class sports experience that merges faith, fun and future construction for young people.
