President of the Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Seyi Johnson, has pledged to donate electronic appliances to the Ogun State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), in a move aimed at supporting sports journalism and development in the state.
Johnson made the pledge in Abeokuta at the weekend, saying the gesture was in recognition of the contributions of sports journalists to the promotion of athletes, sporting events and sports development initiatives, particularly the achievements of persons living with disabilities.
The federation president said the appliances would help address some of the operational needs of the Ogun SWAN secretariat and provide a more conducive working environment for sports writers to carry out their professional responsibilities.
He called for stronger collaboration among sports administrators, athletes, journalists and other stakeholders, saying such partnership was necessary to advance sports development and promote inclusion within Nigeria’s sporting community.
Johnson also expressed the hope that the gesture would further strengthen the relationship between the Wheelchair Basketball Federation and sports journalists while encouraging greater attention to wheelchair basketball and other sporting activities involving persons with disabilities.
He reiterated his commitment to initiatives that would contribute to the growth of sports, improve the welfare of sports stakeholders and give greater visibility to athletes and sporting communities across the country.
In his remarks, Ogun SWAN Chairman, Comrade Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji, commended Johnson for his passion and commitment to the development of sports and the welfare of sports journalists in the state.
Ogunsiji said the gesture would boost the morale of sports journalists in Ogun State, assuring Johnson of the association’s readiness to partner with him in promoting wheelchair basketball and other sporting activities across the country.
He said stronger collaboration between sports journalists and administrators would help expose sporting talents and create greater public awareness about sporting activities, particularly those involving persons with disabilities.
