The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Prince Anthony Adeboye, has expressed delight over the special role bestowed on him for the Newstap/SWAN Awards scheduled to take place on March 6, 2026 in Lagos.
The Local Organising Committee led by Adekunle Salami named the SSA to President Bola Tinubu as the chairman.
The event will be held at the Eko Club, Surulere, Lagos.
The awards celebrate excellence and significant contributions to the Nigerian sports landscape.
Adeboye stated that he was elated with the role the organising body placed on him for the prestigious 5-Star award.
He said: “I am very happy that the organising body picked me to be the Chairman of the event.
“I will be there personally because this is an award to honour deserving individuals who have contributed to the growth of sports.
“The organisers have done well and I look forward to a very great Friday evening based on the calibre of people behind this programme.”
Earlier in a statement released by Salami, an ace journalist, Adeboye’s choice as the chairman was a reflection of the growing prestige of the honors.
“The calibre of our guests and honourees attests to the credibility and integrity this award has attained in just two years,” he noted, adding: “With Prince Adeboye at the helm, we are set for a landmark event that significantly improves upon our maiden edition.”
The Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Award takes place on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Eko Club, Surulere, Lagos.
