Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN would confer various categories of awards on Nigerians that have distinguished themselves in various segments in the sports industry.
The national umbrella body of sports writers is scheduled to hold its national Full Council Meeting in Kano northwest Nigeria.
The outline of events reveal that the national event will commence from.1st to 6th May 2024 in the ancient city of Kano.
The chairman, SWAN National Mobilization Committee, Abdulgafar Oladimeji disclosed that arrangements have reached zenith stages, adding that, it can be confirmed that all planned activities will kick off from May 1st.
According to him , prominent Nigerians have been dominated for the conferment of various categories of awards.
He further disclosed that those to be conferred with the awards includes, Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL legend and Kano Pillars captain, Rabiu Ali.
Others are , former president of the now defunct, Nigeria Football Association, NFA, (Dr) Ibrahim Galadima, Kano state commissioner of information, Halilu Baba Dantiye.
” prominent Nigerians which includes, deputy senate president of the federal Republic of Nigeria, Barau Jubril, chairman senate Committee on sports, Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila and UK based businessman and sports consultant, Moses Andishu.”
He said the awards ceremony will be held at the sidelines of the SWAN Full Council Meeting in Kano.
