Sports

Vandrezzer FC Donates Half A Million To Journalists

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6 years ago

May 28, 2020

Joel Ajayi

The strive of a compassionate, generous, kind-heart of Vandrezzer Football Club of Akwa Ibom .is continue to wax stronger day by day as the NNL club side donated a whopping sum of N500,000 to the Journalists under the aegis of Rebranded NSM as part of his effort to cushion the effect of COVID-19 that has crippled every sphere of life.

Just days ago, a 5,000 capacity township stadium in Ikot Ekpene District of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Wears A New Look Courtesy of Vandrezzer FC.

Vandrezzer FC a club that has invested so much in youth development, the peoples club, the most loved football club in the south.

These palliative kits include face masks, hand sanitizers and thermometer to members of the pen profession.

While thanking the club on behalf of the Media, NSM Chief Admin Mr. Wale Ajayi (SAJ) thanked Vandrezzer FC for the club’s hand of gesture.

According to him, why will there be NPFL without Vandrezzer FC? Ohhh my Vandrezzer, a club that has invested so much in youth development, the peoples club, and the most loved football club in the south. We love you Vandrezzer and on this day, you have added another 100 fans to your list

“Vandrezzer football club has just donated 500,000 nairas to the NSM palliatives. Alert was received a few minutes ago. Let’s go on our knees and pray for Mr. Vandrezzer.”

He, however, encouraged more of wellbeing Nigerians to join the growing number of personalities who have supported the media.

However, the NSM group has beaten the imagination of many associations in the country and beyond because of its, self-less ambition that is devoid of the malicious statement, dirty politics, and other negativities but focuses solely on the growth and well-being of the member since the inception some years ago.

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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman

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17 hours ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

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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