Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Imo State Chapter confers Amara Iwuanyanwu as Distinguished Patron of the Association.

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Imo State Chapter yesterday, conferred Rt Hon AmaraChyna Iwuanyanwu as Patron of the Association.

SWAN Chairman, Rtn Everest Ezihe announced this during a courtesy call to the Deputy Speaker at his lodge in Owerri, Imo State.

Rtn Ezihe stated that "SWAN will honour you, Rt Hon AmaraChynaIwuanyanwu, House Committee on Youths, Sports and Entrepreneurship with an award of honour in recognition of your immense contributions in overall Development and Transformation of Sports in Imo State and Nigeria at large, especially in football".

Responding, Deputy Speaker IMHA, Rt Hon AmaraChyna Iwuanyanwu dedicated the award to Sports lovers while pledging to sustain the development of Sports in the state. He assured the Association that he will live up to the requirements of the award given to him by ensuring that sports becomes a tool and mainstay for youth empowerment with the support of his Excellency Gov. Hope Uzodimma vision for Youths inclusiveness into sports and development in the state.

Highpoint of the visit was the presentation of the award to DSP, Rt Hon AmaraChyna Iwuanyanwu by the SWAN Chairman.