Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has condemned the poor working condition under which its members are operating at the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival tagged 'Edo-2020", in Benin-City, the state capital
The association advised Nigeria’s sports authorities to always consider and treat the media as a key player in the development and promotion of sports.
SWAN, in the communique of its National Convention held in Benin on Thursday on the sideline of the games decried the media working conditions, saying the deplorable condition of the festival’s Media Centre could have been better.
The association in the convention presided over by its National President, Ahmed Aigbona, says the poor condition of the media Centre is hampering its members’ work,
SWAN urged the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports Development to always insist on the provision of required facilities before approving any state to host the games
“It is important to ensure the required facilities are provided for the games as it relates to the media, because sports is a media event and the media is needed for both its development and promotion,” the communique added.
The Convention attended by National Executive Council members, Chairmen and Secretaries of various state chapters and several association elders, however commended the Edo State Government for its determination and efforts in ensuring that the 20th NSF is taking place in spite of the challenges it had encountered.
It particularly praised the state government for the excellent sports facilities put in place, and urged for more support for it to sustain the momentum of sports development in the state.
SWAN also applauded the Federal Government for its quick intervention in the financial crisis which was almost marring the games.
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