By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa
Organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football competition, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, has congratulated the state chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, over “their successful election of new executives.”
Recall that the elective congress of Bayelsa SWAN was held in Yenagoa on Friday, with Mrs Timinipre Ohia of the Nigerian Television Authority, (NTA), emerging as chairman.
Preye Yabrifa of Glory FM 97.1 emerged as vice chairman, Patrick Ndubuisi of Raypower/AIT (secretary) and Ekounkumo Amgbare of DayBreak Newspaper (treasurer).
Director General of the Prosperity Cup, Mr Ono Akpe in a statement on Saturday, expressed delight that the much talked about elections had been concluded, adding that the new executive can begin to pilot the affairs of the association with the intent of repositioning it to greater heights.
While eulogising the immediate past Comrade Alambo Datonye-led executive, Mr Akpe urged the new executive to take a cue from their predecessors, especially in the area of proper dissemination of information regarding sporting activities taking place in the state, and cohesion amongst members.
The director general assured the new executive of a smooth relationship between them and the Local Organising Committee, LOC of the Prosperity Cup.