The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.Adesina Michael Adeyemo has promised good and tough match against Team SWAN Oyo on Friday as part of activities marking his investiture as patron of the association.
Adeyemo while speaking Monday during the presentation of jerseys to the speaker and members of the house of assembly at the parliament building by the chairman, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) ,Oyo state chapter, Niyi Alebiosu boasted that he will lead his squad to victory?
“Swan should be battle ready for a real match. It is more than a novelty match because no matter what ,it is must victory for us in the House more so, that it also coincides with celebration of our two year in office, we cannot afford to lose to sports writers “,he said.
Speaking further, an elated former national basketball player who has contributed to the development of the game and football in the sate expressed appreciation to the leadership of SWAN Oyo for the honour assuring them that he will not relent in contributing to the growth of sports in the state and the country at large and as well support the association in its activities.
Alebiosu, who was accompanied to the ceremony by Mr. Boye Ajayi,Vice President,South West SWAN and Mr Femi Amusan,Team swan Oyo head coach commended the speaker for his nobility and contribution to sports.
He said “it is a deserved award because our patronship is not for sale but for individuals who have distinguished themselves in sports development in the state and the country.
“But on a lighter mood, we will not score many goals against your team but will only show that we don’t only write or talk sports, we are masters of the art”, SWAN Oyo chairman said.
The Chairman, House committee on Sport ,Honourable Fatai Adesina Adeniyi having commended the SWAN Oyo leadership for the transformation in the sate assured that the House will continue to protect sports policy and contribute to its growth in the state with a promise that the match will be tough going by their preparedness and determination.
