ByTerfa Alaghga
The Director of Sports, Benue State Sports Council, BSSC and Chairman, board of the Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi, Philip Nongu has said that the election of Rosario Hembadoon Orsar as the Chairperson of the Benue State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN, will bring unity to the association in Benue State.
Nongu made the remark while felicitating Orsar on her election as the first woman in the north central Nigeria, to occupy the exalted position of Chair of SWAN in the state, since Benue State was created in 1976.
He said, “Orsar’s leadership will unify SWAN and propel it forward”.
The Director of Sports who is also the Chairman of the Board of Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi, made the statement through the Head of Media, Lobi Star Fc, Emmanuel Uja.
He noted that, “the timely election of Orsar, coincides with Governor Hyacinth Alia’s substantial investments in sports development particularly, Lobi Stars and the upgrading of the Aper Aku Stadium to an international standard”.
Nongu welcomed the election of Orsar, and while praising her journalistic expertise and experience, encouraged her to rally members of SWAN and showcase the accomplishments of the Governor in sports development, and also report the activities of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi.
The chairman who congratulated members of the Benue State SWAN for a rancour free Triennial Delegates Conference, averred that, “I am looking forward to a cordial working relationship with the new leadership of the SWAN in Benue State”.
