SWAN Mobilizes Members for Gender Equality Seminar in Abuja

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has mobilized 40 members to participate in a seminar organized by the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Women Commission aimed at advancing gender equality in sports media. SWAN Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, announced this on October 25, 2026.

The seminar, scheduled for October 26 and 27 in Abuja, will focus on the media's role in promoting gender equality, enhancing the visibility of female athletes, and increasing women's participation in sports. SWAN President, Isaiah Kemje Benjamin, will serve as a resource person and emphasized the need for structured partnerships between sports institutions and SWAN.

The two-day program aims to equip sports journalists with skills to challenge gender stereotypes and improve the representation of women in sports reporting. The NOC Women Commission, established to promote gender equality and inclusion in sports, recognizes the media's influence in shaping public perceptions and aims to foster a more equitable media environment for women's sports in Nigeria.