Tolu Oguntimehin has been elected Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja Chapter, after defeating his opponent, Raphael Ekpang, by an overwhelming 98 votes to four.
At the chapter’s elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the main bowl of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Oguntimehin pledged to establish a ₦200 million fund through strategic partnerships to strengthen the association and improve members’ welfare.
He said the proposed fund would create more opportunities for members, particularly to travel and cover major sporting events, adding that achieving the target would require partnerships beyond the traditional sports sector.
Oguntimehin identified the National Sports Commission (NSC), Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), government agencies and private sector organisations as potential partners in the initiative.
“We need to go outside the box. We are the landlords in the FCT, and we need government processes and agencies to identify with sports in the FCT,” he said.
Other officials elected into various positions in the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja Chapter, emerged unopposed at Thursday’s elective congress.
Ijoma Okigbo of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) was elected Vice-Chairman, while Alhaji Taofeek Lawal of the Nigerian Tribune emerged Secretary.
Prince Ekwi Ajide of the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) was elected Welfare Officer, with Dayo Awoniyi of DEEONE Media emerging as Assistant Secretary.
Other elected officials are Itoro Jimmy of Rumble Pearls Global Media, who emerged Treasurer, and Ronke Ojo of NAN, who was elected Financial Secretary.