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

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6 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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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman

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16 hours ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.

NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.

Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.

In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.

Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.

He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.

Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.

The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.

He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.

Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.

He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.

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