Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN FCT Chapter, has applauded the Chief Tonobok Okowa-led Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) for its unprecedented feat at the just concluded World Athletics U-20 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya.
This commendation is coming on the heels of the outstanding third place finish on the medals table by Team Nigeria. The best ever medal haul of four gold and three bronze
SWAN Chairman Comrade Bunmi Haruna in a statement after the triumphant Team Nigeria contingent was treated to a memorable reception in Abuja, praised Chief Okowa for his physical and financial investment in the team, and also applauded the Delta state government for the role they played.
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” I commend in strong terms the tenacity of the AFN under the leadership of the Chief Tonobok Okowa and also Delta state which committed resources in camping athletes for good two months before the championship. I’m sure these commitments went a long way to yielded results not only for the federation but for the country at large,” he said.
Comrade Bunmi also thank the AFN boss for always identifying with the media:”AFN under Chief Tonobok has shown it recognises the role the media plays in the development of the game worldwide
and we are ready to support him to spur the federation to greater heights. We will continue to support via constructive reportage of AFN activities.”
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