The Plateau State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated Barrister Solomon Dalung, over his appointment as Minister of Youth and Sport Development, urging him to
use his wealth of experience in grass-root and youth development to enhance sports achievements in Nigeria.

Plateau SWAN in a statement signed by its Chairman, Thaddeus Yilmen and Secretary, Agabus Pwanagba, made available to journalists in Jos yesterday, wished the Minister a fruitful tenure.

It reads, “The nomination and subsequent appointment of Barrister Solomon Dalung as the Minister of Youth and Sport Development in the Federal Republic of Nigeria is indeed a welcome development especially as the federal government makes frantic effort to reposition the sport sector in the country.

“Coming at that time that sports in Nigeria is evolving from a hitherto dwindling state to that of enviable heights, the appointment of Barrister Dalung to oversee the Youth and Sports Ministry could not have come at a better time than now.

SWAN maintained that, given Dalung’s penchant for grass root development as exemplified in his enduring legacies as a onetime Local government Chairman in Plateau State and, particularly his stern belief in youth development, “it is our conviction that he will bring his wealth of experience to bare in his new assignment”.

As you settle down to serve Nigeria in this capacity, we join many Nigerians to wish you a fruitful tenure even as you bring the desired CHANGE in the sport sector in Nigeria.

“The sport confraternity as embodied in SWAN in Plateau is willing and ready to partner with you in the area of sports development for the common good of the country”.

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Plateau SWAN felicitates with Solomon Dalong over appointment as Sports Minister