SWAN Honours Delta Assembly Speaker Guwor for Outstanding Contribution to Sports Development
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dennis Guwor, has been honoured by the National Leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) with an Award of Excellence in Sports Development.
The award ceremony, held Tuesday in Asaba, the Delta State capital, also saw Guwor formally inducted as an Associate Member of the Association, with all corresponding rights and privileges.
The recognition, according to SWAN’s national leadership, celebrates Guwor’s consistent commitment to promoting sports in Delta State and his collaborative relationship with sports journalists across the country.
SWAN National President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, commended the Speaker’s unwavering support for sports, describing him as a strong pillar in the advancement of the sector. He noted that the honour was not only well-deserved but also intended to encourage the Speaker to continue playing a leading role in sports development.
Benjamin also recalled the association’s last national convention hosted in Asaba, crediting the Speaker’s significant support as a major factor behind the event’s success. He further praised Guwor’s leadership of the 8th Assembly, pledging SWAN’s continued support for the State Legislature.
In his response, Rt. Hon. Guwor—who also serves as the National Treasurer of the Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria—expressed his gratitude for the honour and recognition.
Describing himself as a passionate supporter of sports, Guwor thanked the national leadership of SWAN for acknowledging his efforts and assured the association of his sustained commitment to sports promotion.
He reiterated the resolve of the 8th Assembly, under his leadership, to deepen its involvement in sporting initiatives across the state, adding that the award would serve as motivation to push for even greater participation in sports development in Delta and beyond.
Guwor emphasized the importance of ongoing collaboration with SWAN and other stakeholders to elevate the standard of sports in the state.
The Speaker was joined at the event by several members of the Delta State House of Assembly, including Honourables Edafe Emakpor, Prince Emeka Osamuta, Marilyn Okowa-Daramola, Benson Obire, Matthew Omonade, and Anthony Alapala.
He was formally decorated as an Associate Member by SWAN South-South Vice Chairman, Azuka Chiemeke, while the Award of Excellence plaque was presented to him by the National President, Isaiah Benjamin.
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