The Anambra chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has expressed concern over what it described as the lack of functional sports facilities in the state.
The association made its feeling known in a communiqué issued to the News Agency of Nigeria in Awka on Monday.
It described the development and government’s inability to address the problem as regrettable.
The communiqué, which was signed by the Chairman and Secretary, Tony Oji and Chimezie Anaso, was issued at the end of the association’s July congress in Awka.
The group therefore implored Gov. Willie Obiano to take urgent steps to address the issue.
It stated: “At the monthly meeting held on July 5 at the NUJ Press Centre, Awka, SWAN, Anambra Chapter reviewed the state of the sports sector and arrived at the following conclusions:
“That the continued lack of functional sporting facilities in Anambra and absence of noticeable attempt at addressing it is unacceptable and regrettable.
“We therefore call on Governor Willie Obiano to take urgent steps towards addressing the situation.”
The association further demanded the proper constitution of the board of the Anambra Sports Development Commission to accommodate relevant stakeholders, including sports associations in the state.
It noted that the board as presently structured did not make room for comprehensive development of sports in the state.
It contended that the commission could still do better to revive many sports currently being neglected.
It added: “SWAN commends the efforts of ASDC at developing the Anambra sports sector but wish to observe that the commission’s activities are largely seen in its monthly ‘Walk for Life’ and soccer .
“SWAN therefore calls for activities in other sports including Athletics, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Handball cricket.”
It congratulated Anambra contingents to the 2018 National Youth Games and National Sports Festival in Ilorin and Abuja for their performances and charged them to do better in future competitions.
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