Sports play an indispensable role in Nigeria ----Governor Wike

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L-R: Representative of Rivers State Governor, Hon Kenneth Kobani, President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Honour Sirawoo and President, International Sports Press Association Africa, Mr Mitchell Obi During the 54th Full Council of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN, in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. 

(Nigeria) Rivers State governor, Mr Nyesom Wike has stated that sports play the indispensable role in creating  the essence of the country.
Addressing the 54th Full Council of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Governor Wike declared that his administration will continue to fund sports because it is vital to social development.
Represented by the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Hon Kenneth Kobani, Governor Wike said without sports, there will be no united country.
He said: "I believe that you are aware that we have demonstrated our commitment to the development of Sports. "
According to him, the Rivers State Government recognises the pre-eminent role of sports towards the empowerment of the people.
The governor commended SWAN, for re-refining  sports journalism to the extent that all Nigerians are proud.
He noted that Sports Unifies and has a way of creating the true essence od rationalism 
President of SWAN, Mr Honour Sirawoo said the growth  of SWAN depends largely on the support it gets from patrons.
He said the present leadership of SWAN has worked hard to leave  legacies  that will enhance  the  quality of sports journalism.
Sirawoo said that meeting will take stock of actions of the SWAN Leadership so as to engender further growth.
Guest Lecturer, Prof Peter Esuh in a paper titled: "Sports Development and National Unity", said sports a dorminant culture that enhance the vibrancy of any society. 
Awards were presented to deserving members of the sporting community. The meeting attracted sports writers from across the country.





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