The Ondo State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to boost sports development in the state, particularly in football.
The association made the call in a communiqué issued at the end of its meeting held in Akure on Thursday and presided over by its chairman, Segun Giwa, where members deliberated on issues affecting sports growth in the state.
SWAN congratulated the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and residents on the successful celebration of the 50th anniversary of the state’s creation.
The body also disclosed plans to organise an event, in collaboration with relevant sporting associations and federations, to honour outstanding Ondo State indigenes who have distinguished themselves in sports.
It urged sports stakeholders to work together to engender development, especially in football, alleging that the Ondo State Football Agency, the parent body of Sunshine Stars and Sunshine Queens, was not operating in synergy with other relevant associations for the success of the game.
The association described as unacceptable the decision by the agency’s management to reduce the salaries of players and officials ahead of the second stanza of the season without adequate explanation.
SWAN further expressed concern over the lack of a befitting stadium in the state to host national sporting events, noting that the situation had deprived the state of economic opportunities.
The communiqué was signed by the Chairman, Communiqué Drafting Committee, Adewale Momoh; Secretary, Akintunde Jacob; and member, Adebayo Familoyo.
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