SavidNews correspondent Dayo Awoniyi has been elected Assistant Secretary of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.

Awoniyi emerged alongside other members of the new FCT SWAN Executive Committee at the chapter’s elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

His election marks another milestone in his growing career as a multimedia sports journalist and further strengthens SavidNews’ representation within the leadership structure of the FCT chapter of the professional sports writers’ body.

Tolulope Oguntimehin of Independent Television (ITV) was elected Chairman of FCT SWAN, defeating Raphael Ekpang in the only contested position at the congress.

Other members of the new executive include Ijeoma Okigbo as Vice Chairman, Taofeek Lawal as Secretary, Princess Ekwi Ajide as Welfare Officer and Itoro Jimmy as Treasurer. The elected officers were subsequently sworn into office. 

The new responsibility for Awoniyi comes as recognition of his continued contribution to sports journalism in the Federal Capital Territory.

A prolific multimedia journalist, Awoniyi has been a regular contributor to SavidNews, covering major sporting events and producing reports across football and other sports.

His appointment also adds another professional responsibility to his journalism career, with the new FCT SWAN executive expected to work collectively towards improving the welfare, capacity and opportunities available to sports writers across Abuja.

SavidNews congratulates Dayo Awoniyi on his election and wishes him a successful tenure in service to the association and the wider sports journalism community.