August 21, (THEWILL) – As part of its continuous solidarity visit to stakeholders in the sports sector, the new leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Bayelsa State chapter, on Monday, paid a courtesy visit to the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Esv. Moses Teibowei.
In her remarks, Chairman of the Bayelsa SWAN, Mrs Timinepre Ohia, who congratulated the Works and Infrastructure Commissioner on his reappointment by Governor Douye Diri, also commended him for his doggedness in carrying out the visions of the Governor through the numerous ongoing projects in the state.
She described the Commissioner as a round peg in a round hole and a major stakeholder in sports and expressed her appreciation to him on behalf of the association for his role in uniting the body before its last elective congress.
Ahead of the 2024 SWAN week, Ohia solicited the support of the Ministry as well as other programmes and projects that might be organised by the association.
The association also offered the Works Commissioner to be one of its Patrons, which will be conferred on him during the SWAN Week.
In his response, the Works and Infrastructure Commissioner congratulated members of the association for resolving their crises and uniting themselves as one indivisible body, urging them to remain united so that a lot can be achieved.
The one-time Chairman of Bayelsa United Football Club, who congratulated them on their successful elections, also accepted to be a Patron of the association and pledged to support the body when the need arises.
Also present at the meeting was the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Dr. Johnson Dagana, who is also the National President, Super Eagles Supporters Club.
The solidarity visit to the Works and Infrastructure Commissioner follows previous visits to other stakeholders, including the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai; Director of Sports, Sir Braveman Wodi, and Business Manager, Silverbird/Rhythm FM, Mr Oyins Egrenbido.
Amos Okioma is a Correspondent at THEWILL
