We’ll Be Fair To All, Sir Victor Enyinnaya-led Lagos SWAN Electoral Committee Assures Sports Journalists

The chairman of the Electoral Committee of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter, Sir Victor Enyinnaya, KSP, has assured sports journalists in the state that his committee will be fair to all in the conduct of the election that will usher in new Executive Committee in the chapter.

The SWANECO, as the electoral committee is usually called, release a timeline for the election early on Saturday in a statement signed by both the chairman, Sir Victor Enyinnaya, KSP and the Secretary, Jerry Apeleokhai, where it is revealed that an electoral process has begun on Friday, 5 September and will end on 9 October 2025.

The statement reads: “The process, according to Lagos State SWANECO, will commence with sales of nomination forms on Friday, 5th September 2025, at the SWAN Secretariat, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

“Sales and submission of completed forms will close on Tuesday, 30th September 2025.

“Screening of aspirants will take place on Friday, October 3rd and Saturday 4th, 2025, while elections will hold on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the SWAN Secretariat, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

“The process will be rounded off with a swearing-in ceremony of newly elected officers same day, Thursday, October 9, 2025.”

The SWANECO also announced that the nomination fees for the chairmanship position go for the sum of N200,000, while the vice chairman aspirant will pay N120,000.

The sum of N120,000 goes for the Secretary position. The assistant secretary, treasurer, financial secretary and the welfare officer will cough out the sum of N100,000 each for their nomination fee.

“Without fear or favour, this election is going on as planned. The SWANECO will not deviate from the Statute of the association, and we won’t bow to any intimidation from any quarter. It is our promise that we will be fair to all,” said Sir Enyinnaya, SWANECO chairman, while reassuring that he has his integrity and years of experience to protect by giving the election the transparency it deserves.

All aspirants are strongly advised to familiarise themselves with the Statutes of SWAN to guide their conduct and participation throughout the electoral process.

The Electoral Committee assures all members of a free, fair, and transparent process in line with the ideals of the association.