FIC Report (Edo State) – The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Desmond Enabulele, received the leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Edo State Chapter, led by Chairman Comrade Kehinde Osagiede, in his office in Benin City.
Comrade Osagiede applauded Enabulele’s emergence as the Executive Chairman and commended his dynamic leadership style, particularly his policy against athlete poaching and commitment to grassroots development, which has yielded positive results and attracted commendations from the National Secretariat of SWAN. Osagiede emphasized the inseparable bond between sports administrators and journalists, noting that while administrators design and implement policies, journalists amplify their impact by telling the story to the world. Enabulele expressed delight at the courtesy visit and appreciated the leadership of SWAN for their continued support, pledging to continually identify with Edo SWAN and support their initiatives.
The meeting concluded with mutual appreciation and a renewed commitment to collaboration, aimed at strengthening sports reportage and driving holistic sports development in Edo State. Enabulele appreciated Edo SWAN members for their outstanding contributions to sports reportage and development in the state, stressing that sports journalism plays a pivotal role in projecting the achievements of athletes, coaches, and administrators alike.
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Adu Stella Nneka
SI&PRO
FIC, Benin.
September 30th, 2025
