As the 2016 social week events of the FCT Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) begin today in Abuja, members have been urged to join forces in the actualisation of its lofty ideas aimed at bridging and uniting members of the pen profession.
Chairman of the organising committee, Comrade Ezeocha Nze made the call while unveiling activities for the week-long event at the world press conference held at the Conference Room, FCT Sports Council, Abuja on Thursday.
He said the annual event would kick-start with jogging and walking exercise to be led by Honourable Ayo Omidiran, member, House of Representatives.
According to him, other events for the 2016 week include seminar, focusing on the ethics and challenges of journalism practice in the country and beyond, and an award presentation to some distinguished sports personalities, associations and clubs.
The event which is also aimed at encouraging sports jounalists to keep fit in spite of their busy daily schedule will feature sporting activities such as draft, ayo and table tennis events.
The Week will climax on Thursday, December 8, with a gala nite.
