{"id":450,"date":"2012-05-17T17:04:59","date_gmt":"2012-05-17T17:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/?p=450"},"modified":"2012-05-17T17:04:59","modified_gmt":"2012-05-17T17:04:59","slug":"imo-swan-excos-passed-with-vote-of-confidence-as-they-return-for-second-tenure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/?p=450","title":{"rendered":"IMO SWAN EXCO\u2019S PASSED WITH VOTE OF CONFIDENCE AS THEY RETURN FOR SECOND TENURE."},"content":{"rendered":"

The executive members of Imo Sports Writer\u2019s Association of Nigeria (SWAN) were on Wednesday the 16th<\/sup> of May 2012 passed with a vote of confidence by it\u2019s members and returned un- opposed and elected for a second tenure.<\/p>\n

The event which took place at the conference hall of the SWAN building right there at Dan Anyiam Stadium had the likes of Mr. Foster Amadi (South \u2013 East SWAN zonal Vice – president) fromEnuguwho represented the National president. Mr. Emma Odibo (Secretary Imo NUJ) and Rev Lucky Iroh (Fin Sec) were also at the venue to witness for the Imo NUJ. Also at the congress was Lady Ngozi Anyanwu (Secretary of the Imo Sports Council) who represented the state Director of Sports Mrs. Aretola Chizotam.<\/p>\n

Speaking before the election proper, the chairman of SWAN John Nwogu in his speech took time to enumerate some of the achievements recorded between 2009 \u2013 2012 by his leadership.<\/p>\n

(1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The body successfully hosted an award ceremony that has remained talk of the town which celebrated the likes of Dr Patrick Ekeji (DG of NSC).<\/p>\n

(2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It also acquired an L300 mini bus which has continued to ease the movement of SWAN members to functions.<\/p>\n

(3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Under their leadership members also have made international trips with Heartland FC and the All African Games contingent which helps to improve the ideas of our sports Journalists.<\/p>\n

(4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For the first time, Imo SWAN started operating an account in the Bank for future their endevours and projects.<\/p>\n

The chairman in continuation lamented on the inability of the association to gain full control of the SWAN building as it has continued sharing it with CHESS players.<\/p>\n

The representative of SWAN National exco Mr. Foster Amadi charged the elected officers to continue to uphold the true values of journalism and also strengthen the promotion of sports. He further pledged to support Imo SWAN at the next National elections.<\/p>\n

In his own address the secretary of NUJ (Imo chapter) Mr. Emma Odibo tasked the members to do more in encouraging the younger ones to find love in becoming sports journalists as a carrier and also admitting female journalists.<\/p>\n

Lady Ngozi Anyanwu who stood for the Director of Sports (Imo) praised the efforts of journalists (SWAN) in Imo, for their great work in promoting sports. She also pledged the Directors and council\u2019s support while calling on the SWAN members to always support their leaders.<\/p>\n

The chairman on behalf of the excos promised to continue the good work already established, he also used the opportunity to call for the inclusion of Imo SWAN members into the National Executive council. He finally thanked the participants for their cooperation and understanding.<\/p>\n

The chairman emeritus of Imo SWAN, Mr Chris Abiaziem of Orient FM and TV sports desk eulogized the relationship of IMO SWAN and all the sporting quarters from the National level to the state and the local level. He prayed that the new Exco\u2019s will lead SWAN to greater heights.<\/p>\n

The elected Imo SWAN Exco\u2019s are:-<\/p>\n

(1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mr John Nwogu (Orient FM) –\u00a0 Chairman<\/p>\n

(2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Iheanyi Emesionwu (Orient FM) \u2013 Vice Chairman<\/p>\n

(3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Charles\u00a0 Ogbuaja (Guardian\u00a0 Newspaper) \u2013 Secretary<\/p>\n

(4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ifeanyi Onyeaghala (Orient FM) \u2013 Fin Sec.<\/p>\n

(5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Everest Ezihe \u2013 Welfare Officer<\/p>\n

(6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Throdor Tasie (National Leader Newspeper) \u2013 Treasurer<\/p>\n

(7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Okoroigwe Anthony (Red Parrot Newspaper) \u2013 Auditor<\/p>\n

(8)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cajethan Nkwopara (Media Heartland FC) \u2013 Asst. Sec.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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