By; AYO OJEDOKUN, Lagos
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State chapter, led by its chairman, Mrs. Olatutu Oladunni has congratulated the Governor Elect of Lagos State, His Excellency, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-olu alongside his deputy, Dr Obafemi Kadiri Hamzat on their re-election to Office for second term.
Oladunni who is also the first female chairman of Lagos SWAN since 1964 said, this is indeed a well deserved victory for Lagos State Government, citizens of Lagos and entire sporting family.
“Following the just concluded Governorship election held on March 18th 2023 nationwide, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has proven again that A good term of governance deserves another ” as he won the election with a wide margin to defeat the opposition parties respectively,” she said.
The SWAN Chairman said, “it is no doubt a lot of impressive transformation has taken place in the sports sector in lagos and as we have Mr Governor retaining his seat, ot will be a continuation of work in progress as we look forward to see more of the brilliant work in sports.
“The integrating bond between Lagos SWAN and Lagos State Government has continued to grow stronger and hereby, remains unbreakable, as His Excellency Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s sporting spirit begins to open larger opportunities for sports sector in Lagos State.
“Having done two series of sporting advocacy tour for His Excellency Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. The Lagos State chapter has used the opportunity to felicitate with the new Governor Elect alongside his deputy, Dr Obafemi Kadiri Hamzat as Lagosians celebrate them specially for the victory,” she added.
Oladunni said the new mandate given by Lagosians to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is simply a proof to positive call and also the achievements recorded in Lagos across boards.
She said, “as the entire members of Lagos SWAN celebrate His Excellency’s re-election victory. We urge Mr Governor to continue to remain focused more than ever as this we believe will take sports sector to another rising level of greater excellence.”
