The Anambra State government is to partner Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN to ensure robust development of sports in the area.
The Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Mr Patrick Agha Mba disclosed this when members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria Anambra State Chapter paid him a courtesy call at his office.
According to him, effort is on to revive sports at the grassroots through the creation of a friendly platform that wil enable stakeholders to come together for great partnership.
Describing the media as the livewire of every system , Mr Agha-Mba said the ministry will work with SWAN to ensure proper dissemination of sports information .
He said that the present administration in the state is intentional about Youth and sports development.
The Chairman Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter, Chimezie Anaso noted that SWAN is ready to partner with the Ministry in promoting sports activities and achievements across the state.
He also expressed concerns about the performance of Solution Football Club , which currently competes in the Nigeria National League (NNL), stating that many sports enthusiasts thought that the club would have gained promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)
The SWAN chairman further advocated greater community ownership of the club and called for the emergence of more players from clubs in Anambra State in national football teams.
In separate remarks, SWAN Vice Chairman, Comrade Pamela Eboh, former SWAN Chairman Comrade Emma Ndukuba, and SWAN Secretary Uche Ndeke urged the Commissioner to involve sports journalists based in the state in covering the state’s contingents during national sporting events.
They also called for increased government support for female athletes and greater investment in sports development across the state.
