SWAN loses two veteran journalists

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed daze implicit the deaths of 2 salient figures successful Nigerian sports journalism, Oyeniyi Oyeleke and Temisan Okomi, describing their passing arsenic a nonaccomplishment to the media manufacture and the country’s sporting community.

In a connection released connected Tuesday by SWAN Secretary-General Ikenna Okonkwo, the association’s president, Isaiah Benjamin, paid tribute to the precocious journalists, highlighting their enduring contributions to the improvement and professionalism of sports reporting successful Nigeria.

“The deaths of Oyeniyi Oyeleke and Temisan Okomi correspond a achy and irreplaceable nonaccomplishment to the Nigerian sports media family. These were men who dedicated their lives to telling the stories of our athletes, leagues, and sporting heroes with passion, integrity, and excellence,” Benjamin said.

Okomi, a seasoned broadcaster, died aft a little illness, according to his employer, Classic FM Nigeria. He spent much than 12 years astatine the station, rising to Head of Sports.

Over the people of his career, helium besides worked with HiTV Nigeria and Lagos Television, earning designation arsenic a knowledgeable and engaging sports presenter.

“Okomi was a consummate nonrecreational whose dependable resonated crossed the airwaves and into the hearts of sports fans. His dedication, insight, and mentorship inspired a procreation of young broadcasters,” Benjamin added.

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