Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Honourable Boma Iyaye has congratulated Mr. Honour Sirawoo following his election as National President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN).
Mr Sirawoo was elected unopposed as SWAN President in Illorin, Kwara State on Wednesday, July 13 and he becomes the first individual from Rivers State to hold the position.
Honourable Iyaye explained that the Government and people of Rivers State are delighted with the news of Sirawoo’s successful election and charged him to justify the confidence reposed in him.
“This is the first time someone from Rivers State has been elected National President of SWAN and it is indeed a landmark occasion.
“I want to congratulate Sirawoo but at the same time urge him to use his wealth of experience to take the Association to heights never previously attained. I am sure that he will succeed in this latest assignment,” Honourable Iyaye said.
