Ndubuoke Offers Recipe For SWAN To Reclaim Dignity, Integrity

A former National President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ezinwa Fan Ndubuoke, has emphasized the necessity for the association to realign with its foundational principles and objectives to reclaim its esteemed position within Nigeria’s sports sphere.

He delineated these objectives and principles as encompassing the coordination of professional sports journalists, the training and continuous development of its members, the promotion of sports advancement, and the protection of the rights and welfare of its members.

Speaking at the diamond jubilee celebration of the association held in Lagos, Ndubuoke further asserted that SWAN should strive to contribute to the advancement of Nigerian sports through advocacy and collaboration with other stakeholders in the sports industry.

According to him, SWAN must refrain from compromising its integrity before government and corporate entities for financial gain.

Ndubuoke, who served as president from 1992 to 1996, advised SWAN to reposition itself as a credible partner in sports development and to uphold the dignity, integrity, and professionalism envisioned by its founders.

He expressed his appreciation for the foresight of SWAN’s founding members as well as the contributions of past officers who have shaped the association’s evolution.

The former president specifically commended the late Chief Moshood Abiola, recognized as Africa’s Pillar of Sports, for his support and assistance to the association, which significantly aided his administration in repositioning the body.

Ezinwa Ndubuoke highlighted the accomplishments of his administration, which included reconciling fragmented groups within the association.

Other achievements were the clarification and regulation of membership and the eradication of corrupt practices.

Furthermore, he stated that his administration restored affiliations with continental and global organizations, such as the African Sports Journalists Union (ASJU) and the International Sports Press Association (AIPS).

He revealed that his administration successfully relocated the Secretariat of ASJU from Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) to Abuja and secured the inclusion of sports writers on the boards of all sports federations.

A sports summit organized by his administration contributed to Nigeria’s qualification for the World Cup, culminating in the country’s first qualification in 1994.

A former National President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ezinwa Fan Ndubuoke, has emphasized the necessity for the association to realign with its foundational principles and objectives to reclaim its esteemed position within Nigeria’s sports sphere.

He delineated these objectives and principles as encompassing the coordination of professional sports journalists, the training and continuous development of its members, the promotion of sports advancement, and the protection of the rights and welfare of its members.

Speaking at the diamond jubilee celebration of the association held in Lagos, Ndubuoke further asserted that SWAN should strive to contribute to the advancement of Nigerian sports through advocacy and collaboration with other stakeholders in the sports industry.

According to him, SWAN must refrain from compromising its integrity before government and corporate entities for financial gain.

Ndubuoke, who served as president from 1992 to 1996, advised SWAN to reposition itself as a credible partner in sports development and to uphold the dignity, integrity, and professionalism envisioned by its founders.

He expressed his appreciation for the foresight of SWAN’s founding members as well as the contributions of past officers who have shaped the association’s evolution.

The former president specifically commended the late Chief Moshood Abiola, recognized as Africa’s Pillar of Sports, for his support and assistance to the association, which significantly aided his administration in repositioning the body.

Ezinwa Ndubuoke highlighted the accomplishments of his administration, which included reconciling fragmented groups within the association.

Other achievements were the clarification and regulation of membership and the eradication of corrupt practices.

Furthermore, he stated that his administration restored affiliations with continental and global organizations, such as the African Sports Journalists Union (ASJU) and the International Sports Press Association (AIPS).

He revealed that his administration successfully relocated the Secretariat of ASJU from Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) to Abuja and secured the inclusion of sports writers on the boards of all sports federations.

A sports summit organized by his administration contributed to Nigeria’s qualification for the World Cup, culminating in the country’s first qualification in 1994