The Chairman Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), FCT chapter, Kayode Adeniyi, has promised that the 2015 edition of FCT SWAN Week would be a memorable one.
Adeniyi, while speaking at a media briefing to herald the week-long programme, said activities would begin this Saturday, 14th November 2015 with “Walking and Jogging’’ exercise where the newly appointed Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalong is expected to be a guest of honor.
“Every day we go out to report others, but we do not have time to take care of ourselves. So, we will be starting with a five-kilometre Walking and Jogging’’ exercise with the Honorable Minister Solomon Dalong and the Director National Sports Commission, NSC, Mallam Alhassan Yakmut expected as guest of honor.
Adeniyi who is a Manager with Nigeria Television Authority, NTA also added that there would be table tennis events, football, some indoor games and two seminars which will focus on Rio 2016 Olympic Games and the future of the women football league in Nigeria.
“ Rio 2016 Olympic Games and the future of our women football league are two very important issues hence our focus on them.
We expect to have Mallam Alhassan Yakmut, to present a paper on the Rio games while the chairperson of the women league, Mrs Dilichukwu Onyedima will present a paper on future of the women football league in Nigeria, both events are billed for Wednesday, 18th November 2015 at the press center of the Abuja National Stadium.”
The 2015 edition of FCT SWAN Week would be rounded off on Thursday, 19th November 2015, with a Gala Night where members who have distinguished themselves in the profession will be honored.
