The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has said it has inaugurated a Local Organising Committee (LOC) to prepare for its 60th anniversary Diamond Jubilee.
The association explained that the LOC is chaired by Ben Ogbemudia, with Anietie Patrick as Secretary and members including Sylvanus Ofekun, Ferdinand Duruoha, Niyi Busari, Aderonke Atoyebi, Ndubueze Chidoka, Kelechi Onwudiwe, and Chukwunonso Arinzechi.
SWAN added that it also formed a Special Awards Committee, chaired by Abdulgafar Oladimeji, with Chigozie Chukwuleta as Secretary and members Jibo Zakari, Eche Amos, Kehinde Osagiede, and Victor Okoye.
The body said both committees will ensure a successful Diamond Jubilee by honouring past heroes and promoting the association’s future vision.
It noted that the inauguration took place on Wednesday at its national secretariat in Abuja.
The association announced that the two-day Diamond Jubilee will be held in Abuja from October 30 to 31.
SWAN explained that it selected committee members based on their track records and capacity to deliver.
It pledged to support the committees with logistics, mobility, and access.
President Isaiah Benjamin urged the members to begin work immediately with unity, focus, and dedication.