National President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Comrade Isaiah Benjamin, has charged the newly inaugurated cooperative committee to revitalize the association by attracting investors to support sportswriters in Nigeria.
In an online inauguration, Benjamin emphasized the committee’s crucial role in strengthening SWAN’s economic base, through cooperative initiatives, and assured them of his total support.
Members of the committee, led by Nasarawa State SWAN Chairman, Comrade Smah George, who were selected based on their proven track records, pledged to collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve the committee’s mandate, and drive investment into SWAN.
Speaking on behalf of the SWAN partners, Sports without Borders, Abdulgafar Olamide, said with proper synergy, SWAN stands to benefit a lot through partnership with various financial institutions, and individuals.
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He expressed confidence in the ability of the committee to drive such investments to the SWAN family, just as he sued for the support of national executive of SWAN to ensure targets are achieved.
Other members of the committee are Ijeoma Nwante, representing South-Zone; Austin Ajayi, representing North-East; Clarkson Ogo, South-South; Bisi Ogunleye representing South-West; Hassan Abubakar representing North-Central, while Jacob Enjewo, representing North-West is to serve as the secretary.
