Omidiran Nominated as First National Matron of SWAN

Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran has been nominated as the first national matron of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN). This announcement was made during a courtesy visit to the Federal Character Commission (FCC) in Abuja on Tuesday.

Omidiran, a former executive board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and a former member of FIFA's Women's Football Committee, highlighted the enormous economic and social potential of sports, stating it could contribute 50 percent to Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). She expressed her commitment to supporting SWAN and acknowledged the honor of her nomination.

Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, the president of SWAN, congratulated Omidiran and praised her contributions to sports administration, particularly in advancing women's sports.

He emphasized the importance of transparency and stakeholder engagement in the FCC's leadership. Omidiran's formal acceptance of the matron role is expected to occur during SWAN's national triennial congress scheduled for August 2026.