Ondo state assistant Secretary Sports Writer Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and Radio Nigeria sports reporter, Isaac Afolabi has emerged as the 2020 Nigeria Union of Journalists sports reporter award for broadcast category.
Isaac Afolabi was decorated at the dinner and award night event which took place at the press center Adegbemile Akure to climax the week long celebration of the 2020 NUJ week in Ondo state.
Announcing the winner, the state's NUJ secretary, Leke Adegbite said the press week committee based their points on his consistency in promoting sports, especially grassroot report.
Speaking in an interview, Mr Isaac Afolabi dedicated the award to sports crew of FRCN and advocated constant training of sports journalists nationwide, and improved welfare package to combat the challenges facing the body.
He further stated that the recognition would propel him to render more selfless service especially in the area of organizing sports competitions, covering of grassroots sports' stories in Nigeria.
Isaac Afolabi who is also the facilitator of Blitzik sports,a Non governmental organization (NGO) which is into the promotion and encouragement of persons with interest in sports said plans are in top shape to propagate sports at the grassroots.
It will be recalled that this is the third time he will be receiving such award in the state.
More wins dear
ReplyDeleteMr Isaac Aolabi is my first ever boss in journalist carrier, As a sports reporter and broadcaster...during my Siwes and IT in Radio Nigeria positive FM he was assigned as my boss by then CN MR FANIRAN WILLIAMS, Isaac is a gift for the lover of sports in Ondo and Nigeria at large... Thank you for everything you have done on sports and I pray you live long to win more award to you name, Amen.
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