Sports
Sports Entrepreneur Yetunde Olopade Wins Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Award
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, has been decorated with the prestigious Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards in recognition of her outstanding contributions to sports marketing and sports event management in Nigeria.
Mrs. Olopade’s decoration comes as a reflection of the remarkable transformation she has brought to the sports landscape through her leadership at Nilayo Sports Management Limited, widely regarded today the leading sports management companies in the country.
Under her stewardship, the company has successfully organized and managed some of Nigeria’s most prominent road races and sporting events.
These include the globally acclaimed gold labelled Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, the fast-growing Premium Trust Bank Abuja City Half Marathon, and the newly introduced Yenagoa City International 10KM Race, among several other elite road races and sporting initiatives across the nation.
Through innovation, professionalism, and strategic partnerships, Mrs. Olopade has helped elevate Nigeria’s profile in international road running while simultaneously promoting sports tourism, youth participation, and economic activity within host cities.
Industry observers note that the Award does not come as a surprise, given the consistent excellence, organizational capacity, and global recognition that Nilayo Sports Management Limited has achieved under her leadership.
The Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have made significant impact in the development and promotion of sports in Nigeria.
Other awardees in the category are the Governor of Bayelsa State Duoye Diri, DG/CEO National Institute for Sports Comrade Phillip Shaibu and Proprietor of Yacateco Boxing Promotions Omolei Imadu.
Sports
Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
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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