SWAN Honours Abiaziem
The VIP Lounge at Package A, Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, will on October 31, 2025 burst at the seams as dignitaries converged there for the 60th Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN).
Among the veteran sports writers scheduled for special recognition by SWAN is Mr. Chris Abiaziem, formerly of the Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) in Owerri, Imo State.
In a letter dated October 13, 2025, the Secretary General of SWAN, Ikenna Okonkwo, revealed that Mr. Abiaziem has been selected for special recognition due to his outstanding contributions, professionalism, and enduring service to the growth and integrity of sports journalism in Nigeria.
Okonkwo further noted that Mr. Abiaziem’s dedication, mentorship, and passion for the field have inspired generations of journalists and enriched the nation’s sporting narrative.
The SWAN official stated that this recognition serves as a token gesture in acknowledgment of Mr. Abiaziem’s sacrifices and legacy in promoting excellence, fairness, and credibility in sports reporting.
Reacting, Mr Abiaziem expressed appreciation to SWAN for the recognition, saying he was happy that at last his efforts from being a member and later Chairman of SWAN Imo State chapter have now been recognized.
