Sports Writers Association Of Nigeria SWAN has lauded Ogun State Government for providing World-class Sporting Facilities at the just concluded 22nd National Sports Festival held in the state even as stressed the need for government to partner with reputable private sector for the maintenance of the facilities at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena Kuto and Alake Sports Complex, Ijeja both in Abeokuta, the State capital
The State chapter of SWAN gave the commendation in a communique issued at the end of the monthly Congress for the month of June, 2025 held at its Secretariat inside MKO Abiola Sports Arena,Abeokuta
The association in the meeting presided over by the State Chairman, Comrade Azeez Michael-Ogunsiji and Secretary, Comrade Segun Folarin, also appreciated government for renovating its Secretariat and making it look more befitable for members
SWAN in its communique, lauded the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration for bringing pride to Ogun State through successful hosting of the National Sports Festival
The Congress in its 11-point communique, equally congratulated Bukola Olopade, Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), on the NSC's successful 22nd National Sports Festival while praising the people
of Ogun state for their turnout and incredible hospitality during the National Sports Festival.
The association acknowledged Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, the state's sports commissioner, for his strong leadership and support given to Team Ogun, which led to their second-place finish at the 2024 Gateway Games
The State SWAN in the communique appreciated all media colleagues from all parts of the country for telling the historical story of Gateway State during the recently concluded National Sports Festival
The association was full of appreciation to the State Government for hosting international friendly between Nigeria's Super Falcons and Cameroon's Indomitable Lioness at the MkO Abiola Sports Arena, calling for more of such international sporting events
SWAN however stressed the need for government to focus on talent discovery initiatives by taking development programmes to the grassroots, secondary schools, tertiary institutions for the usage of the facilities
The association pleaded with Gateway United to gain promotion to the NPFL so that the newly refurbished MKO Abiola sports Arena can host NPFL games
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