SWAN Kicks Off 60th Anniversary, Awards With Religious Services

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) will on Friday October 24 and Sunday October 26, 2025 hold Jumat Prayer and Thanksgiving ahead of the much anticipated 60th Anniversary and Award Ceremony.

A Statement released on 23rd October, 2025 by the Media and Publicity Committee of the anniversary said special prayer and thanksgiving will be held in all the State Chapters and FCT at the venues which would be determined by the leadership of the various chapters.

The National Leadership of SWAN under the presidency of Isaiah Benjamin invites government functionaries, lovers of sports, members of the association and the general public to join SWAN members at the services to thank God for a successful 60-year journey.

“It will also be an opportunity for us to collectively pray for protection of members, better sports fortuneNigeria’s sports men and women and a more prosperous sports sector,” it said.

The SWAN Diamond Jubilee and Award Ceremony will also feature the Full Council which is a meeting of the National Executive Council, Zonal Vice Presidents and Secretaries and State Chairmen and Secretaries.

All activities at the event will hold at the National Stadium, Abuja between Oct. 29 and Oct. 31.