NFF partners SWAN football development in Nigeria
Abuja (Core Reporters) The Nigeria Foitball Federation (NFF) and the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) have both committed to fostering a robust partnership that leverages their respective strengths to advance the development of football in the country.
This was made known on Tuesday in Abuja when the national executive committee of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria led by its President Isaac Benjamin paid a courtesy visit on NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau.
During the meeting, President Gusau underscored the importance of journalists as critical stakeholders in Nigeria Football. He also emphasized the importance of open communication and cooperation between the two, saying that unity is crucial for addressing the challenges subsisting in the Nigeria game.
“I recognize and appreciate the high importance of media professionals towards the actualization of our mission and vision to take Nigeria football to new heights of excellence. There is the need for us to collaborate and synergize better, in order for us to be able to implement, seamlessly, strategies that will uplift Nigeria football in the interest of all stakeholders.”
Earlier, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, President of SWAN, has expressed appreciation for the opportunity to engage with the NFF leadership. He reaffirmed SWAN’s commitment to ensuring comprehensive media coverage of the NFF’s programmes and initiatives.
“The NFF, as the supreme governing body of football in Nigeria, has the biggest responsibility for the growth and success of the game in Nigeria. Through our collaboration, SWAN will strive to communicate the activities and accomplishments of the NFF to the broader public, aligning our efforts with the priorities of the Federation.”
Core Reporters report that SWAN President was accompanied by Mr. Ayodeji Ogunsakin (Vice President, South-West); Mr. Olayinka Owolewa (Vice President, North-Central); Alh. Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Garu (Ex-Officio); Mr. Biodun Ogundipe (Ex-Officio); Ikenna Okonkwo (Secretary General); Mr. Femi Amusan; Olufemi Ayorinde (Treasurer); Mrs. Ijeoma Peter Nwante (Financial Secretary); Mr. Chidoka Ndubueze (former Chairman, FCT SWAN); Mr. Kelechi Onwudiwe (Current FCT SWAN Chairman); Mr. Samuel Ahmadu (FCT SWAN Secretary) and; Mr. Jacob Okpani (Kaduna SWAN Secretary)
