Lagos SWAN Honours Akinwunmi

The Sports Writers’ Association of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter on Thursday honoured the 1st Vice President, Nigeria Football Federation, Seyi Akinwunmi on his re-election to the Glass House.

Speaking at the epochmaking event held at the Lagos SWAN Secretariat, SWAN boss, Mr Debo Oshundun said the ceremony was aimed to honour and also to encourage Akinwunmi to sustain his efforts at changing the face of football in Nigeria.

His words: “Barrister Akinwunmi is a man of many parts. He is a lover of children and has done so much to help Nigerian kids to realize their dreams.

Though, he has not looked in this regard but we thought it wise to honour one of own in order for him to do more.

“Barrister has been a good ambassador of the state and it important to give honour to whom it is due. So, however on behalf of the most vibrant chapter of sport writing, the Lagos SWAN, we want appreciate you for all your good deeds for Nigerian football,”

In his response, Akinwunmi thanked the Lagos SWAN executives led by Oshundun and the entire members of the association for the honour, said aiding Nigerian children was not aimed at getting commendations but to give the kids a future.

“I was really shocked when the Lagos SWAN chairman informed me about this award. At first, I never thought it was going to be this big until Oshundun told me yesterday (Wednesday) to invite some of my friends.”