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NUJ Chairman Congratulates New FCT SWAN Executives
Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Chapter, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche has congratulated the newly elected FCT Sports Writers Association on Nigeria (SWAN) Executive Members after the successful Elective Congress held at the FCT NUJ office, Abuja.
Ogbeche advised the Bunmi Haruna-led board to put whatever had happened before the elections behind and open their hearts to welcome other members to operate as one family.
“First of all, congratulations to you all on the successful elections that ushered you into the leadership of SWAN in the next three years.
“I want you to embrace members who are aggrieved so that the family will remain one. Together we stand.
“You should know that you have responsibility to discharge and I know that you will succeed”.
After his term in office, Ndubueze Chidoka lost the Chairmanship position to Bunmi Haruna while Nwachukwu Maxwell emerged as Vice-chairman.
Chris Onokpegu replaced Ikenna Okonkwo as the Secretary as Remi Sulola defeated Albert Akota to emerge Assistant Secretary. Other executive members are; Uche Nwudoh and Omo Unubun who emerged as Treasurer and Financial Secretary respectively.
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LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts
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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