SWAN Felicitates With Christians On Christmas Day





The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has felicitated with Christians, particularly the sporting media on the celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ, known as Christmas.


SWAN in a statement by the its President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, on Wednesday December 25, 2024, noted the day affords Christians opportunity not just to merry but to reflect on the personality of the Son of God, Jesus Christ.

The SWAN President then urged Nigerians to cheer-up at this time and always, bearing in mind that the challenges facing mankind are only momentary.

He said, "A day like this should remind us of the essence of the celebration of Christmas. It's a day to reflect and take stock with a view to find solace going forward.

"Despite economic and other challenges facing mankind, the living joy posits that there is always hope for better times ahead."

The number one sports writer in Nigeria also enjoined Christians to share and rejoice with all as Jesus Christ exemplified while he lived on earth and through his teachings.

"Christmas is also a time of sharing with one another no matter how small. We should endeavour to reach out to our neighbours, friends, loved ones, colleagues and all strata of persons around us irespective of tribe and religion as is in Jesus Christ nature and teachings.

"Let us use this period as an opportunity to sacrifice, tough times notwithstanding, just as we promote unity, understanding, and cooperation among ourselves, which are essential for building a harmonious and progressive society,” he said.

President Benjamin also prayed God's continued guidance and protection for all SWAN members nationwide and globally at this period and ahead of coming 2025. 

Ikenna Okonkwo 
Secretary-General, SWAN

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