By Joy Odor
The Founder of Ratels Sports Development Foundation, Barrister Paul Edeh has supported the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) FCT Chapter with a three-year lifeline package to help drive SWAN activities effectively.
Barr. Edeh, sole financier of two rising Nigeria’s female clubs – Ratels FC and Honey Badgers announced this when he hosted the Executive members of SWAN FCT led by Comrade Ndubueze Chidoka in Abuja.
While congratulating the association over a successful election that ushered in a new leadership, the Benue-born club owner assured of his readiness to continuously partner with SWAN.
The Lawyer turned football administrator commended SWAN members for the orderly manner at which their election was conducted last Friday.
He said, “Our partnership with SWAN FCT was due to the diligence and sincerity of the Chairman Ndubueze Chidoka.
“The documents available to me show that the election that produced the new leadership is evident that the Sports Writers in FCT are behind you. The congratulation letter from the National body is a further affirmation” he said”.
Barr. Edeh, adviced all Nigerians and indeed Sports Writers to always find factors that unite them more than any other thing.
He promised to host the entire SWAN membership in the nearest future when any outstanding issue would have been resolved.
“My advice to all Nigerians and indeed sports writers is to always find factors that unite us more than any other thing. There must be a meeting ground. My foyer into sports was to seek a platform that will best unite us as a people. I established Ratels sports development foundation to further actualise this purpose.
“I will want to host the entire SWAN membership in the nearest future when any outstanding issue would have been resolved. I will dedicate myself to giving SWAN FCT a lifeline in the next three years in the form of a cash donation which will start this year.” Barr. Edeh stressed.
Earlier, SWAN FCT Chairman, Comrade Chidoka hailed the genuineness and commitment of Ratels sports development foundation owner in human capital improvement using his personal resources.
Comrade Chidoka promised to always make the welfare of SWAN members top priority amidst efforts to keep the association as one.
Meanwhile, the Vice Chairman of SWAN Comrade Salifu Usman, Secretary Ikenna Okonkwo, Treasurer Ayodeji Makinde, Financial Secretary Muhiyideen and Welfare Officer Busayo Olowokere among others including former SWAN FCT Chairman Comrade Tony Ezimako were part of the visit.
Ikenna Okonkwo
Secretary, SWAN FCT
