The Sports Writers’ Association of Nigeria (SWAN), State of Osun Chapter will on Tuesday, 22nd January, 2019 decorate the Deputy Governor, State of Osun, Mr. Benedict Gboyega Alabi as the Patron of the association.
This came to the fore at the first meeting of SWAN in the year 2019, which held at the correspondent chapel, Oshogbo, State of Osun on Wednesday, 16th January, 2018.
The meeting had in attendance SWAN Chairman in the State, Mr Yemi Aboderin, Chairman, 2019 Awards Committee, Yinka Olawole, Assistant General Secretary Tajudeen Ahmad, the immediate past Treasurer, Mrs Florence Babasola and many more.
Speaking, Osun SWAN Chairman, Mr. Yemi Aboderin described the investiture of the Deputy Governor as a worthy gesture to the deserved servant.
_”The Deputy Governor has been a lover of sports even before he joined active politics and has also single-handely organized football competitions for Osun youth in the past. As a matter of facts, he expressly approved his investiture to hold next week”, added Mr Aboderin.
Mr. Aboderin enjoined all members of SWAN in the state to be present at the investiture which holds at the Deputy Governor’s office, Abere on Tuesday, 22nd January, 2019.
Chairman, 2019 SWAN awards committee Mr. Yinka Olawole while addressing members on the programme which holds February 10th, 2019 said committee members have unanimously agreed that only those who signify intention to be present at the ceremony will constitute award recipients.
_”We have sent letters to those approved by the committee and we have also contacted them individually because we shall not give award plaque to those who would attend the program by proxy. The categories of Award are Personality Award, Media Award and Players Award, which have been well scrutinised by the committee”, submitted Olawole_ .
The meeting also agreed that in commemoration of 55th anniversary of SWAN which holds February 1st, 2019, Ayo Olopon, Scrabble, Ludo, Whot and Draughts competition shall hold at the correspondent chapel among members and important personalities who will also be on ground for interaction.
There will also be fantastic prizes for winner of each category while a friendly match between SWAN and Osun Bankers FC will hold on Saturday, 2nd February, 2019 at the Oshogbo Township Stadium in the morning.
Member were also enjoined to register for the 2019 SWAN identity card which is the prerequisites for the National Congress holding this year.
