Imo state renowned philanthropist and Oru west political leader Honourable Dr Obioma Okorie ( Nwa ji Ugo Nnaya ) will be among eminent personalities in Imo state that will be honoured by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Imo State Chapter, The Statesman Newspaper sports desk can authoritatively report.
Imo State SWAN, under the leadership of the State Chairman, Cosmos Chukwuemeka has concluded plans to bestow “A rightly deserved honour” on the Sports enthusiast and businessman popularly known as “Dangote of Oru Nation”
In an official letter of recognition from the Imo State SWAN to Hon Dr Obioma Okorie, which was jointly signed by both the State Chairman and the State Secretary, the body pointed out vividly, that his nomination for the prestigeous award of Honour/Excellence as the Sports Motivator of the year in Imo State is to give honour to who deserves it.
The letter went further to say, “your choice for this award is IMO SWAN token of appreciation for your immense contributions to the promotion and growth of sports in Imo State, and Nigeria at large, as well as your friendly disposition towards our Association.”
The Imo State SWAN went further to officially request for the esteemed presence of the Ozara born renowned philanthropist on the occasion of the Grand Finale of the 2024 Imo State SWAN week, which is scheduled to hold on Saturday 16th November 2024, at the Rockview Hotel Owerri, Imo State.
Other awardees who made the list is his Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, the Executive Governor of Imo state, Hon Nnamdi Anyaehia Imo state Chief of Staff, Mr George Aluo Chairman NNL, Coach Emmanuel Amuneke Heartland FC gaffer, High Chief Summers Nwokie (Ikukuoma), and other worthy awardees who made the prestigious list.
Imo State SWAN week will officially begin its 2024 annual week with scheduled week long activities from Tuesday 12th November to Saturday 16th November 2024.
