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 McAthony 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, protect its interest and facilitate the process leading to the conduct of a credible election”.
Responding on behalf of his colleagues, the SWANECO chairman, Mr, 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.
Veterans of the association who graced the ceremony included Dr. Mitchel Obi, Mr. Kunle Solaja, Mr. Felix Awogu, Godwin Enakhena, Emma Jemegah, Joe Apu, Pius Ayinor, Mike Mayaiki and Smart Ebhodaghe.
Representing the National SWAN was Enitan Obadina, the national welfare officer.
They all expressed joy that the process of rebuilding the Lagos SWAN has started and commended the Caretaker Committee for the initiative.
Lagos SWAN inaugurates electoral committee
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.
