In his opening address, the Chairman of the occasion, Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye , the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Grassroots Sports, commended the organisers for not making the award an all comers affair but nominated those who have really contributed in the development of the country’s sports.
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The Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Adekunle Salami, made this known in a statement he issued to newsmen.
Other members present at the letter presentation were the LOC Chairman, Adekunle Salami, John Joshua-Akanji, and Tayo Ogunseye.
NAN also reports that the celebration coincides with Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, adding to the national significance of the commemoration.
Ubah, a member representing Anambra South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, died in London on July 25 at the age of 52.
SWAN in a statement by its President, Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association’s Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, described Senator Ubah’s demise as devastating.
Iwueke’s wife died on July 8, 2024 at the Nigerian Army 82 Division Hospital, Enugu, the Enugu State capital.
The death of the mother of the SWAN president came only 10 months after the passage of his father.
Its President, Isaiah Benjamin, said this in a message by the association’s Secretary-General, Ikenna Okonkwo.
The Lagos SWAN made this position known at its congress, which was held on April 11 with the presence of policemen.
The match, which was played at Stade de la Paix, Bouake, Cote d’Ivoire, ended 4-2 after a penalty shootout.
The SWAN state Chairman, Chimezie Anaso, and Secretary, Ikenna Nwokedi, said this in a statement on Sunday.
SWAN is particular about their victory over the Elephants of Cote d’ivoire in the second group A match.
This was contained in a statement issued from the Association’s National Secretariat in Abuja on Monday.
He described his journey through life as an inspiring tale of unwavering determination, resilience, and passion.
They had served the association in various capacities in both state and National levels.
Okoronkwo said this when he met with members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Imo chapter, in Owerri Saturday.
Senator John Owan- Enoh, Minister of Sports Development, has pledged to work with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN)…
SWAN also commended Soludo for the success of his administration in the sports sector.
In a congratulatory message to the Governor, which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Lagos SWAN Chairman, Debo Oshundun, said Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s resounding victory at the polls is a confirmation his sterling stewardship.