SWAN Celebrates 50 Sports Icons in Ondo State Ceremony
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ondo State Chapter, honored 50 sports personalities, administrators, coaches, and stakeholders for their contributions to sports development in the state during the "Ondo 50 Sports Icons Award" ceremony held in Akure. Notable honorees included former Governor Dr Olusegun Mimiko, former Nigeria Premier Football League Chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye, and former Ondo State Football Agency Chairman Otunba Akinsola Akinbobola.
SWAN National President Isaiah Benjamin, represented by Vice-President Ayodeji Ogunsakin, praised the Ondo chapter for recognizing significant contributions to sports over the past five decades. Ondo State SWAN Chairman Segun Giwa emphasized the need for better facilities and support for athletes, urging the government to enhance sporting infrastructure and welfare.
Representing Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Chief Press Secretary Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan expressed the government's commitment to partnering with SWAN to promote sports. The event highlighted the importance of sports in youth development and community identity.
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