SWAN commends govt for renovating Uyo Stadium
The Evangelist News Edition, April, 17, 2023. By Joseph ATAINYANG
The Akwa Ibom State branch of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, has commended the Akwa Ibom State Government for the renovation of Uyo Township Stadium, believing that when completed, it would complement other sports infrastructure in the state.
The body, during a meeting held recently at the state NUJ Press Centre, congratulated the governor elect, Pastor Umo Eno, and deputy governor-elect, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, on their success in the just concluded election, and expressed the hope that they will build on the foundation laid by their predecessor, to continue to develop sports in the state.
While frowning at the poor state of some state teams, the body called for an immediate intervention of the government to salvage their poor condition in order to do well in the on-going competitions. They particularly called for immediate overhauling of the coaching crew and the management of both Dakkada and Ibom Angels, that are now wobbling in the competition as a result of poor management.
In the communiqué signed by its chairman, Elder Uwem Ekoh; Secretary Uwem Uko, and others, the body urged the government to provide financial incentives to these two team to motivate them, and as well revitalise the Akwa Ibom Youth Festival, for sustainable sport talents hunt in the state.
The communiqué urged government to inject extra vigour into the sports sector to boost sports development.
The congress set-up a three-man committee to plan for the SWAN 2023 thanksgiving service.
