A major step towards repositioning the Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN was taken at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere Friday with the inauguration of a seven-man SWAN Electoral Committee (SWANECO) at the Extraordinary Congress of the associations.
The electoral body which was inaugurated by the Caretaker Committee chairman, Patrick Omorodion has as its chairman, Mozez Praiz while McAnthony Anaelechukwu is to serve as secretary. Other members are Dr. Abdul Rahmone Abulore, Soliu Adeyemo, Tega Onajaife, Jovita Ekeh and Dr. Suo Chapele.
Speaking during the ceremony, Omorodion said the establishment of the SWANECO is part of the responsibilities handed to the Caretaker Committee by the National body of SWAN to “strenghten the chapter’s administration and facilitate the process leading to the conduct of a credible election”.
Responding on behalf of his colleagues, the SWANECO chairman, Praiz, promised to carry out the assignment creditably to usher in a new Exco that would make the Lagos SWAN as vibrant as it was with its various activities including the now rested SWAN Cup.
Enitan Obadina, National Welfare Officer who represented the National Executive during the Extraordinary Congress described the process as a positive development for Lagos SWAN growth.
”As one of the country’s leading chapters, we are happy that Lagos is on the right path, and national SWAN, led by its president, Isaiah Benjamin, is providing support to ensure the process follows the constitution and is inclusive for members, to avoid the challenges of the past.
Veterans of the association who graced the ceremony included Dr. Mitchel Obi, Kunle Solaja, Felix Awogu, Godwin Enakhena, Emma Jemegah, Joe Apu, Pius Ayinor, Mike Mayaki, Smart Ebhodaghe and many others.
The Caretaker Committee was established by the National SWAN on October, 9, 2026 with Patrick Omorodion as chairman, Oni Afolabi, secretary and Anulika Menanya as member.
