The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Lagos chapter, has congratulated His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, on his assumption of office as the Executive Governor of Lagos State and, by extension, the Grand Patron of Lagos SWAN.
A statement released by its Secretary, Emma Njoku, quoted the chairman of the association, Fred Edoreh, as expressing confidence that Governor Ambode will deliver on his campaign promises to ensure that Lagos remains the Centre of Excellence.
“On behalf of the executive committee and entire members of the Lagos SWAN, I wish to congratulate His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, on his assumption of office as the Executive Governor of Lagos State. I am absolutely confident that he will not only sustain the achievements of the past leadership but even surpass them and that Lagos State will attain greater heights under his watch. I am very optimistic that he will deliver on his campaign promises to make Lagos State continually comfortable, safe and enjoyable for all Lagosians,” the statement read.
Edoreh also called on all Lagosians to support and cooperate with the government in all its policies and programmes, pointing out that “the attainment of a steadily progressive Lagos entails all hands being on deck with a great sense of civic responsibility and patriotism.”
Lagos SWAN also commended the immediate past governor, His Excellency, Babatunde Raji Fashola, for “his record setting achievements and contributions to the state and nation building,” saying he will forever be remembered and appreciated as an innovator and social builder.”
“We will forever remember Governor Fashola in our sports. He was innovative, committed and exemplary and we are particularly grateful to him for his solidarity and immense support for Lagos SWAN and the media industry, and we sincerely wish him well in his future engagements.”
While pledging the total support and partnership of the association with the government for the advancement of sports in the state, Edoreh revealed that Lagos SWAN shall in due course and with consultation with the Governor’s Office organize a special ceremony for the formal investiture of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode as its Grand Patron in line with the constitution and tradition of the Sports Writers Association.
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