The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), South-West Zone, has constituted an Advisory/Programme Implementation Committee, with former Oyo State SWAN Chairman, Niyi Alebiosu, appointed as its chairman.

The committee was constituted by the zonal leadership under Vice President Ayodeji Ogunsakin to strengthen administration, improve programme delivery and promote the overall development of the association across the region.

The appointment was announced in a statement signed by the Zonal Secretary, Charles Ogundiya, on Tuesday, October 20.

Alebiosu will be supported by Toyin Ayoola of the Ekiti State chapter, who was named vice chairman, while Enitan Obadina will serve as secretary.

Other members of the committee are Wale Joseph, Akintunde Akinsemola, Alhaji Muhideen Adeleke, Phemmy Adetula, Kehinde Lamidi, Femi Amusan and Azeez Ogunsiji.

The committee also includes Remo Stars FC Media Officer, Oladimeji Oshode, and Rasak Ayinla, while Ogunsakin will participate as an observer.

Congratulating the appointees, Ogunsakin described their selection as recognition of their passion, competence, commitment and capacity to contribute meaningfully to the growth and success of the association.

He expressed confidence that the members would bring their wealth of experience and professional expertise to bear on the assignment, particularly in strengthening the zone’s programmes and advancing the collective interests of members.

The committee is expected to provide advisory support, facilitate effective planning and ensure the efficient implementation of programmes and activities in accordance with the provisions of the SWAN Statute.

Its responsibilities will also include promoting good governance, improving coordination and enhancing programme delivery to ensure that zonal activities address the needs and aspirations of members across the South-West.

The constitution of the committee represents another step by the zonal leadership towards building a more coordinated, effective and development-oriented association.

With experienced practitioners drawn from different chapters and areas of sports media, the committee is expected to contribute to institutional growth, stronger collaboration and the effective execution of SWAN South-West’s programmes.