The National leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commiserated with its Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter over the demise of its immediate past Secretary, Mr. Albert Akota.
Mr. Albert of the Peoples Daily Newspapers died on Saturday March 16, 2024 in Abuja after battling a medical condition.
SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, who received the news of Albert’s demise expressed shock while recalling their various interfaces as colleagues and members of SWAN Full Council.
Speaking through a statement by the Association’s Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, on Monday, President Benjamin said the few times he met the Edo-born Albert, he had been impressed with his gentle approach in relating with people around him.
“Personally, I remembered how we were together during the 2023 SWAN National Triennial Congress in Omoku, Rivers state. And he was one of those who stayed calm all through being a Full Council member then.
“I have been so disturbed since I heard of his demise. If there is one thing I so desire, it is that every SWAN member in all parts of the country and beyond live healthy.
“Therefore, I want to use this opportunity to urge my respected colleagues to always find time and take care themselves from the kind of foods we eat to regular health checks and necessary medications,” he said.
The number one Sports Writer then prayed God to give Albert’s wife, children, other relations, many other loved ones and colleagues the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
