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Robert Akpenpuun Rejoices With Sunday Dare, As He Clocks 54 Years
Robert Akpenpuun Rejoices With Sunday Dare, As He Clocks 54 Years
The Chairman, Vandeikya Local Government Football Council in Benue state, Mr. Robert Akpenpuun has congratulated the hard-working Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, for clocking 54 years of age and wishes him many more years in the land of the living.
He described Mr. Dare as a change agent in the Nigerian sporting industry.
In a goodwill message, Akpenpuun said that the Sports Minister is a dedicated leader who is an inspiration to sportsmen and women across different generations and since he assumed the office, he has changed the face of sports positively.
He, however, prays for continued good health and sound mind, more success, more progress.
The message said: “I felicitate with you, your family, and the entire sports industry on the occasion of your 54th birthday.
“I, therefore, join your family and numerous well-wishers to pray for longer life and wish you more productive years as you continue to strive for a more prosperous Sports industry.”
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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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