The members and executives of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter, extend their warmest congratulations to the newly elected officers of the Boxing Promotions Association of Nigeria (BPAN), particularly Hon. Omonleyi Yakubu Imadu, on his emergence as the new President.
The boxing promoters association of Nigeria BPAN held its maiden elective congress in Lagos on Monday, which was conducted by members of the Nigeria Bar Association at the conference room of the National Institute For Sports NIS.
Olatutu Oladunni, on behalf of Lagos Swan, commended the association for choosing a worthy leader in Hon. Imadu, who is poised to take Nigerian boxing to new heights. She also congratulated all the elected officers who will be working tirelessly to elevate the sport.
The recent elections have brought in fresh faces and new perspectives to the leadership of the boxing community. The new BPAN executives, who possess a wealth of experience, passion, and innovative ideas, are listed below:
- Hon. Omonleyi Yakubu Imadu (President)- Yucateco Boxing Promotions.
- Alh. Wasiu Alabi Waheed (Vice President)- De Lad’s Boxing Promotions.
- Mr. Neye Sowunmi (Secretary) – IMG Media Boxing Promotions
- Yusuf Olowolekomoh (Assistant Secretary) – Binuat Sport Boxing Promotions.
- Mr. Saleh Fawaz Seleh (Head of International Affairs) – Seleh Gloves Boxing Promotions.
- Ekujumi Patrick Oladapo (Financial Secretary) – Black Empire Boxing Promotions.
- Adeshina Qudus Adejuwon (Treasurer) – Naija Hoodstar Boxing Promotions.
- Mr. Ganiyu Oladayo (Public Relations Officer) – Glorious Sport Boxing Promotions.
- Mrs. Lawal R. Folashade (Welfare Officer) – KIO Boxing Promotions.
- Oshinmi Ezekiel (Regional Vice President, South West)- Dcolosus Boxing Promotions.
- Mr. Onyeka Eboma Elum (Ex Officio) – Onyeka Eboma Elum Boxing and Promotions.
- Edna Bolade Aiyegbeni (Spokesperson)- E Francis Aiyegbeni Boxing Promotions.
- Emmanuel Adams Ezurukam (Regional Vice President, South East) – Ace Boxing Promotions.
The Lagos Swan team looks forward to working with the new BPAN executives to promote and develop Nigerian boxing. We are confident that this new leadership will bring about positive change and exciting possibilities for the sport.
