In a commendable move, Nigerian basketball promoter, Mr. Igoche Mark, has congratulated Mr. Tana Aiyejina on his recent promotion to the position of Deputy Editor at The PUNCH Newspapers.
Aiyejina’s elevation was announced last week as part of the news medium’s organisational restructuring.
Mark, renowned for his contributions to the growth of basketball in Nigeria, through his Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship sponsorship, praised Aiyejina’s dexterity and dedication to quality sports news reporting.
“Mr. Tana Aiyejina’s elevation as Deputy Editor of The PUNCH Newspapers is a testament to his dexterity and dedication to quality sports news reportage from his days as a green horn sports reporter with The National Mirror,” he said.
Aiyejina, who hails from Edo State, has earned the moniker ‘Tenacious Tana’ for his objective and tenacious approach to sports journalism. Mark commended the sports editor’s remarkable track record, stating, “He has always discharged his duties with objectivity and tenacity, a trade mark that earned him the moniker ‘Tenacious Tana.'”
Looking ahead, Mark urged Aiyejina to continue his valuable contributions to the sports sector, saying, “My charge to you as a stakeholder in sports is never to leave the sector, as together let’s build Nigerian sports to an enviable height.”
“The promotion of Tana Aiyejina to the position of Deputy Editor at The PUNCH Newspapers is a testament to his unwavering commitment to sports journalism and his ability to consistently deliver high-quality reporting. This recognition is sure to inspire other sports journalists to strive for excellence in their craft,” Mark added.
