The Ogun State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has applauded the state governor Prince Dapo Abiodun for appointing Mrs. Folakemi Iyabode Rotimi as the new Director of Sports, Ogun State Sports Council.
Governor Abiodun had on Wednesday through the State Head of Service, Alhaja Selimot Ottun confirmed Mrs. Rotimi as the Chief Executive/Chief Accounting Officer of the State Sports Council.
In a Release Signed by Ogun SWAN Secretary, Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji said that the appointment will elevate the progress of sports in the state.
Ogun SWAN also urged Mrs. Rotimi to input her expertise reposition sports in the state.
According to the release, “The Ogun State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has applauded the state governor Prince Dapo Abiodun for appointing Mrs. Folakemi Iyabode Rotimi as the new Director of Sports, Ogun State Sports Council.
“Mrs. Rotimi elevation is long overdue and will redefine the face of sports progress in the state. She is an astute sports administrator and a professional lawn tennis player who has won many laurels for both the state and the country.
“We have no doubt in our minds that, her promotion would further improve sports development in the state. We therefore enjoin the new Director of Sports to bring her professional expertise to bear in repositioning the dwindling glory of sports in the state especially athletics.”
