SWAN inaugurates committee for 60th jubilee celebration
By Victor Okoye
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has inaugurated a Local Organising Committee (LOC) for its 60th anniversary celebration.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inauguration was held on Wednesday at the association’s national secretariat in Abuja.
SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin, urged the committee to work with unity, focus, and dedication.
He said the LOC carried a key responsibility in delivering a successful Diamond Jubilee.
“The National Secretariat will provide logistics, mobility, and access to ensure a smooth process,” he said.
Benjamin stated that the committee’s members were chosen based on their track records and capacities to deliver.
He added that the Secretariat, alongside the Main Organising Committee (MOC), had begun a stakeholders’ engagement and advocacy visits.
He urged the LOC to commence work immediately.
The LOC Chairman, Ben Ogbemudia, thanked the national leadership for the confidence shown in the committee.
Ogbemudia, an Editor at the New National Star, pledged full commitment to deliver a successful celebration.
“We understand the gravity of this task. By God’s grace, we will not fail,” he said.
A veteran broadcaster, Anietie Patrick, was named Secretary of the committee.
Other members include: Sylvanus Ofekun, Ferdinand Duruoha, Niyi Busari, and media strategist Aderonke Atoyebi.
Also on the committee are: Ndubueze Chidoka of Radio Nigeria, SWAN FCT Chairman Kelechi Onwudiwe, and Chukwunonso Arinzechi of Democracy Radio.
SWAN had also activated Article 19 of its Statutes to set up a Special Awards Committee.
The committee is chaired by Abdulgafar Oladimeji, former SWAN Secretary in Kano.
Former South-East Vice President, Chigozie Chukwuleta, serves as Secretary.
Other members are: Jibo Zakari, Eche Amos, Kehinde Osagiede, and SWAN FCT Vice Chairman Victor Okoye.
The seven-member committee will screen and recommend awardees for the anniversary.
The SWAN @60 Diamond Jubilee will honour past heroes and showcase the Association’s future vision.
The two-day event will hold in Abuja from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31. (NAN)
Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani
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