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Bukola Olopade, Nilayo Sports Management Limited Felicitates Sunday Dare At 54

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5 years ago

May 29, 2020

Bukola Olopade, Nilayo Sports Management Limited Felicitates Sunday Dare At 54

Bayo Adegboyega

The Chief Executive Officer Nilayo Sports Management Limited and former commissioner for sports in Ogun State, Hon Bukola Olopade has described the Honourable Sports Minister Mr. Sunday Akin Dare as a leader with intellectual sagacity and a consistent result-oriented Administrator.

The encomiums were showered on the Sports Minister on the occasion of his 54 birthday today Friday, May 29, 2020.

According to a statement, the CEO of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, owners of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Abeokuta 10 kilometer Marathon, the Remo Ultra Race among other prominent Sports events in the country said “through the years, Sunday Dare has remained consistent in character and results, dutifully serving the cause of national development with altruistic fervor”

Bukola Olopade and everyone at NSML also wished the Ogbomoso born Sports custodian long life filled with peace, wisdom, fulfillment and greater

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LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts

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7 hours ago

November 2, 2025

The Gleamer

Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria.

The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held in Abuja, marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism across the nation.

Upon receiving the award, Salifu expressed profound gratitude, describing the honour as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to further his lifelong dedication to sports reporting, promotion, and growth.

“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration for me and my family, and I believe it will encourage me further in sports reporting and sports development in Nigeria,” he stated.

Salifu highlighted that this recognition serves as a morale boost following decades of hard work and impactful contributions within Nigeria’s sports community and beyond.

The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration attracted prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to celebrate individuals and organisations whose efforts have significantly advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.

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