Seyi Joshua
The South West forum of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has decorated Asiwaju Oyediji Olajubu as the patron of the association in the zone.
The Osun born business man who is a registered member of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM) is a renowned sports philanthropist and enthusiast who has given immense supports for the growth of Football, Boxing and Golf locally and nationwide.
While decorating Asiwaju Olajubu as the patron of the association in the zone, SWAN Vice President South West, Mr Boye Ajayi lauded Chief Olajubu who cheerfully complied to become the patron of the association in the zone. He said that the new patron will help the association in every capacity to achieve its set goals in the zone.
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| Mr. Boye Ajayi VP SWAN (South West) |
The event which took place in The Jewel Apartment Ado Ekiti, had in attendance Commissioner for Information, Youth and Sports in Ekiti State, Mr Lanre Ogunsuyi, General Manager Ekiti Sports Council, Chief Deji Samo, Deputy Secretary General of SWAN, Mr Wale Joseph, SWAN Zonal Secretary, Mr Dele Ogunleye, State Chairmen and Secretaries in the zone and relevant stakeholders among others.
The Zonal Caucus of SWAN later recognized exceptional individuals, brilliant athletes and a coach from Ekiti Sports Council with meritorious award.
While reacting and appreciating the efforts of South West Caucus (SWAN), Commissioner for Information, Youth and Sports in the State, Mr Lanre Ogunsuyi charged Sports Writers from the zone to get involved in every activities that will improve sports development in the zone and beyond. He posited that talents should be discovered and nurtured to stardom early enough.
"Gone are the era of certificates, with the scarcity of white collar job, youths therefore must think out of the box and must be encouraged to put their talents into maximum use." He concluded.
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