SWAN applauds Otu’s drive to restore C’River’s sporting glory

 

Members of the Cross River State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria have praised the efforts of the governor of the state, Senator Bassey Otu, in repositioning the state for sporting glory.

The chairman of the SWAN Election Committee, Comrade Isoni Isoni, made the commendation on Tuesday during a visit to the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Nsa Gill, in Calabar.

Comrade Isoni noted that the impact of the Otu administration in revitalizing the sports sector was noticeable in the systematic support provided for state athletes to participate in various national and international sports events.

He also lauded Governor Otu for facilitating the upgrade of facilities at the Calabar Golf Club, which will enable the club to meet international standards.

Comrade Isoni said the association was confident that within the shortest possible time, the state would regain its lost glory in sports.

He expressed appreciation to the governor for increasing the monthly subvention to the Rovers Football Club of Calabar, saying this will motivate the team to perform better performance.

The SWANECO Chairman informed the CPS of the forthcoming SWAN Delegates Conference in the state, which will feature the election of a new executive council for the state chapter of the association.

The CPS to the governor, Gill in his response, expressed delight over the visit, assuring that he was prepared to give the necessary support for a successful delegates conference.

Gill advised members of SWAN in the state to ensure that they maturely comport themselves and elect a new executive council that will move the association to the next level.

He thanked the association for the words of encouragement for the governor, assuring that the governor will do more for sports in the state.

Emem Julius | PUNCH 

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