*Warns of stiff sanctions on defaulters
The leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kaduna State Chapter, wishes to commend our esteemed members for their high level of professionalism, unity and compliance by staying away from the coverage of the 2026 Kaduna Polo Tournament.
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A statement signed by the Chairman and Secretary of Swan Kaduna State Shehu Abdullahi and Okpani Jacob Onjekwu Dickson said this decision, though difficult, was taken in the best interest of our association and in defence of the dignity of sports journalism in Kaduna State. We are proud that our members stood firm and respected the directive of the chapter, despite pressures.
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It said SWAN Kaduna remains committed to promoting all sports in the state, including polo, but we insist that such must be done with mutual respect, proper accreditation, and recognition of the role of sports journalists.
We thank all our members for their solidarity and urge them to remain united as we continue to engage stakeholders for a better working relationship.
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However, members that work against the interest of the association, should be reminded that stiff penalties await them.
We also appreciate the general public and other sports associations for their understanding.