By Chukwuka Ugokwe :
Anambra State Police Commissioner,CP Adeoye Aderemi,has been honoured with an award of excellence by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN)), Anambra State Chapter.
Presenting the award to the Commissioner at the State Command Headquarters, Awka, the Chairman of the body of sports writers in the state, Chimezie Anaso, explained that the award was to appreciate his valuable contributions to the development of sports in the state.
While lauding the initiatives of the Police Boss in promoting and supporting sports,he implored him not to relent,but to do more and deepen working relationship with the body.
He used the occasion to inform him of its plan to partner the state command as the lead security agency to stage games early next year among all security agencies in the state.
In his response,the Police Commissioner, described the body as one of its important stakeholders,as sports play critical role in maintaining social harmony, physical fitness and peace.
He thanked SWAN for appreciating their modest contributions to maintainance of law,order and preservation of public peace.
CP Adeoye, then, pledged to support the association of sports writers in the state in any capacity.
Earlier,some Members of the Association, including Emma Ndukuba, Chigozie Chukwuleta and Jude Atupulazi, hailed the Commissioner’s unwavering commitment to sports development as well as cordial relationship with the body in ensuring that sports remained a source of relief especially in the wake economic downturn facing the nation.
