Sports writers in Nigeria have been charged to prioritise grassroots engagements and uphold professionalism at all times as they carry out their duties.
The President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN Anambra State Chapter, Isaiah Benjamin gave the advice shortly after the election of new leadership of the umbrella in the state.
The election which was held in a peaceful atmosphere saw the reelection of Chimezie Anaso of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as Chairman and Uche Ndeke of Radio Nigeria as Secretary for another three year term.
The incumbent, Pamel Eboh was returned as vice Chairman while Marvelous Ezenwa of Kpakpando FM returned as the Treasurer while Mmaduabuch Onwumelu and Ifeanyi Okonkwo were returned as Assistant Secretary and welfare officer respectively.
The SWAN President who was represented by the Vice President, South East zone, Mr Ikem Asika Commended the new executive for performing well in their first tenure urged them to step up and continue to carry all members along in their activities.
He noted that the leadership has represented Anambra State in good light at the national level in terms of quality administration and grassroots reportage of sporting events.
The Chairman of the SWAN electoral Committee, Mr Emmanuel Ndukuba while handing the certificates of return to the winners, said section 12D of the organization statute provides that in the event where contestants were unopposed, they shall be returned elected.
A former Vice President of the Zone, Ms Chigozie Chukwuleta acknowledged the purposeful leadership of the SWAN executive in Anambra State and prayed that God will strengthen them to achieve more for the interest of sports journalism.
In his remarks , Chairman of SWAN in Anambra State, Mr Chimezie Anaso thanked the National and zonal leadership for encouraging sports press across the country and pledged to take the association to greater heights in the next three years.
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