Organisers of the forthcoming maiden Newstap / SWAN FIVE STAR Sports Award said they’ll this week announce names of eminent Nigerians that will receive their first award.
They stated this after reaching an agreement on the modalities to be used in selecting nominees for the award aimed at recognizing five eminent Nigerians that have contributed to the development of the country’s sports ecosystem.
According to them, the award will not only be unique but different from similar awards which prompted them to limit it to only five persons.
‘The award we want to organise will be a unique one. It’s not going to be an all-comers affair because we were meticulous in our selection.
‘Those to be honoured have been carefully nominated and they are credible Nigerians doing well for our sports. By the time their names are announced, Nigerians will be proud with our choice of awardees,’ they said.
Speaking on the award, the National President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Isaiah Benjamin explained that the body decided to partner with Newstap Communications because of its track record that is in line with the association’s vision of recognizing those that have contributed to the country’s sports development.
“We at SWAN are happy to collaborate with Newstap Communication because they have a good track record and vision that aligns with our plans of recognizing those that have made immense contributions in uplifting the country’s sports.’
In his remarks, Editor of Newstap Communication, Ifeanyi Eduzor explained that the forthcoming award will be the best of its kind in the history of sports award in the country because it will be devoid of politics and sentiments positing that it is an award that is bestowed purely on merit.
