Notable media organisations in Ogun State have affirmed their readiness to partner Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, in the coverage of forthcoming Valuejet SWAN Security cup competition slated for between 1st and 15th August, 2024.

The heads of the Media Stations gave the assurance while receiving the executive members of the state chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN led by its chairman Comrade Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji in Abeokuta.

Receiving the team at the Ajebo office of Ogun State Television, OGTV, the General Manager of the station, Mr Tunde Kassim promised to give the association the needed support especially in the publicity and adequate coverage of the competition tagged " Valuejet SWAN Security cup'

Mr Kassim who lauded the executive members for their various programmes and activities geared towards making the association viable said efforts should be intensified in the capacity building of their members.

He said there was the need for the executives to be on top of their game as the state prepare for the hosting of the national sports festival.

Addressing the delegation of SWAN at Ogbe office of the Nigeria Television Authority, NTA, Abeokuta, Mr Kehinde Onada also restated the resolve of the station to partner the association towards the success of the forthcoming competition.

Mr Onada who appreciated SWAN for finding the station of being worthy of the award also advised the executive members to diversify in its activities to give room for more participation.

Also, the CEO NSTV Lagos, Mr Lanre Adegboyega, said the station remained commitment to the promotion of all SWAN activities in the state.

The NSTV boss assured the organizers of streaming live all matches of the competition to members of the public.

Earlier, SWAN chairman, Comrade Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji had explained that the visit to the media stations was borne out of the need to appreciate them for their support in the coverage of the association's activities since inception.

Comrade Ogunsiji who announced that plans were on to continue to improve on the capacity building and welfare of members of the association said wider coverage of the forthcoming Valuejet SWAN Security cup competition was essential to sustain the relationship with the sponsor of the tournament.

Highpoint of the visit was the presentation of awards of pillar of support to the station.