Sports
SWAN FCT, Turf Arena Sign Partnership Deal.
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria(SWAN), FCT chapter has secured a partnership deal with turf Arena, a foremost sporting center in Abuja.
This is one of the laudable steps taken by the Bunmi Haruna led executive of the association to reposition the body for greater productivity.
The partnership will see the two bodies forming a synergy that will help in promoting the center and their sporting activities in FCT while SWAN will on their part benefit by making use of the center for SWAN week and hopefully, for future engagements.
Speaking about the partnership deal the Chairman SWAN FCT,Bunmi Haruna said this a signpost of what is to come,and that more partnerships with the corporate world are on the way.
” We promised to give the association a new direction and we will not relent.
“Turf Arena, will surely get the milage for partnering with us and other future endeavors
“We thank all our sponsors for the recognition we have received from stakeholders and support from corporate world, these show we are in the right direction.”
He also commended the effort of Chris Onokpegu led SWANWEEK Committee for their drive while charging them not to rest on their oars but to go all out and give us the best SWANWEEK ever.
Meanwhile, Managing Director for Turf area sports center, Mohammed Kamal-Deen expressed happiness over the partnership saying it will be good for sports development in FCT.
‘I am really elated to partner with Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, FCT chapter, which is good for sports in FCT and Nigeria and also for our business,” he concluded.
Basketball
Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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