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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.
Sports
NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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