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‘Take FCT SWAN to next level’ – NYSC Director Attah charges newly-elected ExCo

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4 years ago

June 7, 2021

Emmanuel Attah, the Director of General Services of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has charged the SWAN FCT Chapter to take the association to the next level.

During a condolence/courtesy visit to the director’s office on Monday by the newly- elected executives of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) FCT Chapter led by Haruna Bunmi, Attah told the Exco to “breathe life into SWAN”.

Attah, who was former Super Eagles Coordinator also advised the Exco members to discharged their duties truthfully without fear.

“You need to take FCT SWAN to the next level. You are today the executives and others also contested against you. You are one family. So, carry everybody along,” Attah said.

“This is where I challenge the new Exco that SWAN FCT chapter I know have been very vibrant and they need to do more.

“As leaders, you need to bring everybody together as one family to always discharge their duty without fear or prejudice.

“The chairman in particular, I know him very well. He is the chairman today, he is someone who is forthright.

“Remi, I know her very well. We used to call her female coach of the Super Eagles. She was always be there for us. She was always supporting us.

“Chris, Maxwell, Niyi, Yinka, I know all of you very well. So, I can see a wonderful team that has been assembled. Which is really deserving. A young vibrant team. And we can call it the new generation,” he noted.

The former chairman of FCT Football Association, who lost Flight Lieutenant Alfred Ayodeji Olufade, his son-in-law in the ill-fated plane that crashed and killed all 11 on board in May including the Chief of Army Staff, Late General Ibrahim Attahiru, thanked the SWAN Exco for remembering him during this trying times.

“I also want to thank you for this condolence visit. I am humbled with this visit. I can’t believe that SWAN still remember me. I am so grateful.

“It’s painful when you look at the circumstances but then who are we to question God?

Those on the entourage of the SWAN FCT chapter ExCo are: Bunmi Haruna, chairman; Maxwell Lawrence, Vice Chairman: Chris Onokpegu, secretary,: Remi Sulola, Assistant Secretary: Omo Unubun, Financial Secretary: and other members of the association, Elebute Olayinka: Niyi Busari, and Sunny Ejembi.

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LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts

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3 hours ago

November 2, 2025

The Gleamer

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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