The grand finale of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Oyo State chapter’s Sports Week celebration billed to hold tomorrow will record another history as stakeholders and sports lovers in Oyo State and beyond will be thrilled by sensational Juju musician, Yinka Adonai.
The week-long event themed; ‘2021 Oyo SWAN Sports Week Celebration’, which has witnessed various activities that have drawn the big wings in the industry, including the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, will host dignitaries at the award and dinner nite, at the swimming pool side, Joybam Hotel, and Event Centre, Orita Challenge.
According to Oyo SWAN chairman, Mr. Niyi Alebiosu, some stakeholders in sports are to be recognised. The list of nominees for Oyo SWAN awards includes Mogaji Akin Fagbemi (Chairman OYSROMA) as the Distinguished Promoter of Sports Journalism; Professor Sabitu Olagoke Ariyo (Founder Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide) as Best Grassroots Football Promoter; Alhaji Rasheed Balogun (GM, Shooting Stars Sports Club) as the Best Football Administrator.
Others are; Dr. Musa Oshodi (Chairman National Judo Federation) as Best Sports Administrator; Mr. Gboyega Makinde (GM Oyo State Sports Council) as Best Sports Administrator; Barrister Rotimi Alli (Chairman IFA) as the Best Football Administrator, and Evangelist Ajibola Ogunkeyede (CEO Absolute Success Travels a.k.a Ufitfly) as the Distinguished Promoter of Sports Journalism; Akinwole Akinwale, Chairman Ogbomoso United FC as the Best Football Promoter; Startimes Nigeria Limited as the Best Corporate Sponsor.
According to the management of the Joybam Hotel and Event Centre, we are delighted to host SWAN and stakeholders of sports at our facility; this development without a doubt is part of our effort to support the growth of the sports and entertainment industry.
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