Tonye Orabere
On Tuesday, 10th February 2026, the Rivers State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) formed five standing working committees during its general congress.
Chairman, Mr Cyril Dum Wite explained that the move aims to keep the chapter active and involve every member.
According to him, his administration is an all inclusive and open door policy, adding that only executive members cannot achieve the desired achievements and want every member to be involved.
“We set up these committees to ensure the association is active and carry every member along so that we can achieve our desired goal.
“You are aware only executive members cannot make real success, that is why we must involve every member.
“Besides, my administration is all inclusive and open door policy”, Dum Wite said.
The Secretary of SWAN Rivers chapter, Comrade Tonye Orabere, while inaugurating the committees urge members of various committees to take their responsibilities serious.
He further advised them to put in their best so that the association in the State will vibrant, active and achieve set goals.
“I urge every committee member to take the responsibilities of your committee seriously, you know SWAN Rivers is one of the most vibrant chapters in Nigeria, so please let us maintain that” Com. Orabere said.
Responding on behalf the committees members, the Chairman of SWAN WEEK/AWARD Committee and National Ex-officio, China Acheru, assured members that they will not fail the association, as they will carry out their functions adequately and deligently.
The committees and members are; SWAN WEEK/AWARD COMMITTEE
China Acheru – Chairman
Emeka Dennar- Secretary
Ufuoma Idasirue – member
Martins Giadom – Member
Florence Ibisiki – Member
MENTORSHIP COMMITTEE
Vice Chairman – Evang . Obum Akawor- Chairman
Com. Tonye Orabere – Secretary
Amb. Didi Phina Ojogwu
Member
Francis Edookor – member
Emeka Dennar – member
WORKSHOP/ SEMINAR COMMITTEE
Carl Orakwue – Chairman
Ufuoma Egbamuno- secretary
Amb. Jim Opiki – member
Christian Osakwe. – member
Pst. Ibikari Kala Ogolo – member
SPORTS/RECREATION COMMITTEE
Viura Lezigha – Chairman
Faith Oluchi. – secretary
Kalu Mba – member
Kwame Victor Sampong- member
Williams Birai – member
WELFARE COMMITTEE
Amb. Didi Phina Ojogwu – Chairman
Sotonye Jamaica- Secretary
Kalu Mba- member
