Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter has appointed committee members for the upcoming SWAN Games/Week in the last quarter of 2024.
The Chairman Kwara SWAN, Mallam Ayodeji Ismail made the announcement at the congress held at the conference room of Kwara State Football Academy in Ilorin, Kwara State on Tuesday.
According to Ayodeji Ismail, the committee will be chaired by Veteran Sports Journalist, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka (JP) and four others.
The chairman revealed that the task before the committee is to identify private investors who will partner with the sports writing body in making the SWAN Games/Week a success.
He said, “After deliberations with fellow members of Kwara SWAN executive, I wish to announce that Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka has been appointed chairman for the smooth running of the SWAN Games. Other members are: Sodiq Adebara (Radio Nigeria), Bushirat Badmus (NAN), Kayode Alakija (SportsPro) and Abdulrazaq Aiyelabegan (Just Event).
“The committee will be supervised by the Vice President North Central SWAN National, Mallam Olayinka Owolewa.
“We have identified some sponsors like Hellbank, Cyteck Construction Engineering Limited, Emirate Global Hotel, Kwara State House of Assembly and a few others who have made commitments. The ball is in the court of the committee to help look for more partners to make the event colourful and memorable”.
In his response, the Chairman of 2024 Kwara SWAN Games Committee, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka promised to deliver on the task given to him.
Chief Chukwuemeka popularly known as ACC revealed that the upcoming Games will serve as a bridge to bring sports administrators and sports journalists together.
He said, “I want to commend the leadership of Kwara SWAN led by Mallam Ayodeji Ismail for his proactiveness since he became Chairman of our great association. I believe the SWAN Games/Week will be a tool of unity to both sports journalists and administrators.
“SWAN has always been the association that gives publicity to sporting events across the country and globe. I believe sports stakeholders will key into our SWAN Games/Week and support us like we always support them”.
Meanwhile, the Vice President North Central Zone SWAN National, Mallam Olayinka Owolewa promised to use his office in attracting sponsors to the upcoming SWAN Games/Week.
Mallam Owolewa said, “SWAN belongs to everyone and we have to succeed. I want to assure you that I will do everything within my capabilities to see that the Games is a success this year”.
