By Our Reporter
The Chairman of the Ondo State Football Association (ODSFA), Divine Ogbonnaya, has dedicated his Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Distinguished Service Award (SDSA) to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State.
Ogbonnaya was among several prominent sports personalities honoured during the 60th anniversary celebration of SWAN held on Friday in Abuja.
According to the certificate presented to him, the award recognised his “Outstanding support to the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and contribution to sports development in Nigeria.”
Speaking after receiving the award, Ogbonnaya said the recognition was proof that Governor Aiyedatiwa’s administration was on the right path towards promoting sports, particularly at the grassroots.
He added that the honour would further motivate him to intensify efforts in advancing sports development, especially football, across Ondo State.
“I want to appreciate the leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria in the country for this recognition. I will say that anything you are doing, people are watching you, continue to give your best. I will continue to develop and support the development of the game of football,” he said.
Ogbonnaya also assured that Sunshine Stars would perform creditably in the forthcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) season, which kicks off on November 8.
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