Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Oyo State Chapter, has appointed Michael Adeyemo, the Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly as its Patron.

Chairman of the chapter, Adeniyi Alebiosu, said in a statement in Ibadan on Monday that the appointment was in recognition of Adeyemo’s immense contribution to sports development in the state.

“To the best of our knowledge, Adeyemo has invested time and financial resources to the development of sports in Oyo State and Nigeria.

“He has continually organised football competitions among youths across the 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state and the effort has produced football stars who are making waves both on the local and international scene.


 
“This was why we believe he should be honoured and appreciated for his contribution by making him our Patron”, Alebiosu said in the statement.

The chairman disclosed that Adeyemo’s investiture ceremony would hold on July 14 at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan.

“It will be part of activities marking the first year anniversary of the present executive committee of the chapter,’’ he said.

Alebiosu said the ceremony would also feature a novelty match between the Oyo State House of Assembly football team and the SWAN Oyo State Chapter football team.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adeyemo is a former basketballer, as well as a football player, and represented Oyo State at various levels of the sports.