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New Hungarian Ambassador To Nigeria Host Mr. Ndudi Edede In A Closed Door Business and Diplomatic Meeting
It was a huge privilege for Mr. Ndudi Edede as the first Nigerian to officially visit the new Hungarian Ambassador to Nigerian, His Excellency, Mr. Lorand Endreffy @ the Embassy of Hungary in Abuja following an express invitation upon resumption of office.
Key Issues discussed in the closed-door meeting include: Strengthening the existing collaboration with the Embassy vs Dreamland Football Academy in Youth Football Development in Nigeria; Continuous collaboration with the Embassy vs Nigeria Teqball Federation in Sport Development in Nigeria; Unwavering support for the introduction of BeStrong Fitness & Gym Equipment in Nigeria; Deepening the Corporation with the Embassy vs Abia State Government etc.
Mr Edede seized the opportunity to welcome the Ambassador to Nigeria and promised to continue rendering his services to the Embassy in order to help in sustaining the bilateral relationship that exist between Nigeria and Hungary.
On the other hand His Excellency, Ambassador Endreffy promised to give Mr. Edede all necessary support he will need to deliver the various projects that will fast track sustainable development for Nigeria and Hungary respectively. He also expressed happiness and confidence working with Mr. Edede following lot’s of positive reports he received from his predecessor, Hungarian partners etc.
Others present in the meeting were Dr. Garbor Krause, the Deputy Ambassador and Judith Beres, Economic Counselor, Embassy of Hungary in Abuja
Sports
SWAN President Calls for Gender-Fair Reporting in Sports Journalism
By Joel Ajayi
The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Isaiah Kemje Benjamin, has urged sports journalists to eliminate gender stereotypes and bias in their reports to promote fairness, inclusion and greater visibility for women in sports.
Benjamin made the call on Monday in Abuja while delivering a presentation titled “Gender-Sensitive Journalism: Removing Gender Stereotypes and Bias in Sports Reporting” at the Annual Women in Sports Leadership Training/Seminar for Journalists, organised by the Women Commission of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).
He said sports journalists play a critical role in shaping public opinion, influencing athletes’ visibility and determining which achievements receive recognition, sponsorship and investment.
According to him, the way the media reports women in sports can either reinforce existing barriers or help dismantle them.
Benjamin explained that gender-sensitive journalism requires fairness, accuracy, equality and inclusion, stressing that it does not mean giving female athletes favourable coverage or shielding them from legitimate criticism.
He identified common forms of bias in sports reporting, including giving men’s competitions greater prominence, focusing on female athletes’ appearance rather than performance, defining women by their marital or family status, and questioning their competence in leadership positions.
The SWAN president urged journalists to adopt respectful language, apply consistent professional standards and extend coverage beyond national teams to domestic leagues, grassroots competitions, female coaches, referees and sports administrators.
Using Nigeria’s sporting landscape as an example, he said the achievements of the Super Falcons deserved sustained analysis beyond match results, including discussions on investment, player development, professional leagues and grassroots structures.
He also noted that digital platforms offered opportunities to expand coverage of women’s sports but warned journalists against sensationalism, online harassment and sexist commentary.
Benjamin proposed seven measures, including gender-sensitive editorial guidelines, regular coverage audits, diversified sources, professional development, stronger grassroots reporting and measurable progress.
He called on SWAN to collaborate with the NOC, sports federations, leagues and clubs to improve access to information and strengthen women’s visibility in sports.
He urged journalists to ensure that athletes are judged by their performances and achievements rather than gender stereotypes.
“Gender-sensitive journalism must be fair, not favourable,” he said, emphasising that responsibility for change rests with reporters, editors, broadcasters, photographers and digital publishers.
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