Anambra Deputy Governor Says SWAN Critical Partners In Sports Development
Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, Deputy of Anambra has commended members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra Chapter for their contributions to the progress in the state.
Ibezim made the commendation when he received leadership of the association in his office at the Light House, Awka on Thursday.
He said the Soludo’s administration placed high priority on sports development because of its numerous benefits of physical fitness, youth empowerment, social cohesion and security building.
He said the sports press had helped to spotlight the sports sector positively through their responsible reportage in spite of the shortcomings.
He urged SWAN to help develop other sports by according to them the priority they gave to football.
“The government of Prof. Chukwuma Soludo will leverage the sports sector for economic prosperity by consistent discovery of talents for export.
“So, sports writers play a critical role in this regard and that is why I must commend you for what you are doing because sports is good for fitness and unity and we can address a lot of social vices through sports.
“My appeal to you to report beyond football, develop other sports by giving them the attention you give to football,” he said.
Earlier in his remark, Chimezie Anaso, Chairman of SWAN in Anambra commended Soludo’s administration for revamping grassroots sports by bringing back school sports.
Anaso noted that Anambra has featured at major national sports competitions and federation championships and thanked the government for providing the platform for teeming talented youths in the state.
He however observed there was a sports infrastructure deficit in Anambra and urged Soludo to consider building an Olympic standard stadium for the sports community in the state.
“We, the body of sports writers in Anambra, want to appreciate Gov. Chukwuma Soludo for supporting young athletes by providing funds for sporting competitions.
“We want to restate our commitment to work with this administration for the greater good of the sector and we look forward to decorating Mr Governor as the Grand Patron of
SWAN in Anambra,” he said.
