Kaduna Governor Uba Sani to Receive SWAN Sports Award
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) is set to honor Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani with the "Icon of Sports in Nigeria" award, recognizing his administration's significant contributions to sports development in the state. SWAN National President Isaiah Kemje Benjamin announced this decision through Secretary-General Ambassador Ikenna Okonkwo, highlighting the administration's focus on sporting infrastructure and support for athletes.
The award aims to acknowledge sustained investment in sports development and encourage partnerships among government, athletes, and the private sector. Benjamin emphasized Kaduna's rich sporting heritage and the need for continued investment at the sub-national level.
The recognition coincides with ongoing activities around sports infrastructure in Kaduna, including the reconstruction of the historic Ahmadu Bello Stadium, following a Memorandum of Understanding signed in February 2026 between the National Sports Commission and the Kaduna State Government for the stadium's rehabilitation.
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