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SWAN FCT, Turf Arena Sign Partnership Deal.

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2 years ago

November 25, 2021

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.

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Sports Minister Affirms Nigeria’s Readiness for Paris 2024 Olympics

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3 hours ago

April 19, 2024

The Gleamer

…Says nation is due for gold medals after Atlanta 1996 heroics

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has stated the Ministry is committed to seeing Team Nigeria achieve remarkable success at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Drawing inspiration from past achievements and a vision for the future, the Minister emphasized Nigeria will be aiming for gold in Paris, in like fashion as the nation’s heroics at the 1996 Olympic Games.

“Like every area of human endeavor, we expect to build upon what we did at the last Olympics. After Atlanta 1996, the time has come for Nigeria to win at the very least, a gold medal at the Olympics,” remarked the Minister.

To fulfill this ambition, the Ministry has established a ministerial podium performance committee dedicated to strategic planning and execution. This committee is diligently assessing various sports where Nigeria holds a competitive advantage. Collaborating closely with the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) and different sports federations, the Ministry is orchestrating comprehensive training programs and coordinating the opening of training camps both locally and internationally.

The Minister underscored the collective effort of all stakeholders involved, emphasizing the synergy between the Ministry, NOC, and federations. “Given all we are doing within the Ministry, the NOC and the different federations, we are working very hard to ensure we are competitive enough and represent Nigeria well enough in Paris,” the Minister added.

As preparations intensify, Nigeria is poised to showcase its athletic prowess on the global stage and make its mark at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Through meticulous planning, robust training regimes, and determination, Team Nigeria aims to leave an indelible legacy of sporting excellence. While some athletes and sports have qualified for the Games, some others are still undergoing the qualification process.

The Games will take place in the French capital city of Paris, between July 26 and AUgust 11, 2024.

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