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By Muhammed Ogwu, Lafia
The Sport Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Nasarawa state chapter has appointed the Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule as its Grand Patron.
Speaking during the ceremony in Government House, Lafia, the chairman of the association Smah George explained that the appointment of Governor was owing to his successes recorded in the state, particularly in the sports sector.
The event took place when Comrade George led the association’s National President, Comrade Isaiah Benjamin, Secretary General, Ikenna Okonkwo and other members of the union on a courtesy visit to Governor Sule at Government House, Lafia.
His words, “Your Excellency’s leadership, vision and commitment to sports development in Nasarawa State and Nigeria make you an ideal figure to serve as our Grand Patron.
“Your endorsement will significantly enhance our efforts in achieving our set goals as sports journalists and further project the achievements of your administration in the sports industry.”
He, however, used the medium to congratulate the governor on the promotion of Nasarawa United FC and FC Basira to the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League Season and Nigeria National League Season, respectively .
He further thanked the governor for appointing of one of the association’s members, Eche Amos, as the media officer the Nasarawa United FC.
The chairman promised the association’s readiness to partner the state for the growth and development of sporting activities in the state.
Earlier, the National President of SWAN, Comrade Isaiah, commended the Governor for all his support to SWAN in the state and commitment to the development of sports in the state.
He then appealed to the Governor to sponsor the next National Executive Council (NEC), meeting of SWAN noting, “The meeting comprises all the National Executives of the Association as well as representatives of the States’ Chapters.This will further open the vista for us to brainstorm on other areas of sports development in the State.”
Responding, Governor Sule who accepted the appointment, commended the leadership of SWAN in the state the honour and promised to support the association’s aim and objectives.
Sule added that the state has great potentials in various areas including in the Sports sector and urged sports journalists to promote sports and young talents through their reportage.
National President, Comrade Isaiah, to host the SWAN NEC meeting saying, “will be happy to host the SWAN NEC meeting in Nasarawa State as it will help to expose the potentials we have in the State to the outside world, thereby promoting what we are doing here, at almost no cost.
Highlights of the visit included; the presentation of a letter designating the Governor as Grand Patron and his decoration by Comrade Isaiah, President of the Association, and Comrade George, Chairman of the State SWAN chapter.
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