‘A huge moment for me’: Omogbeja reacts to Ondo 50 Sports Icons Award
Mr Omogbeja, editor-in-chief of Athletics Africa, was among 50 sports personalities, administrators, media organisations and institutions honoured by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ondo State Chapter, for their contributions to sports development.
Mr Omogbeja said being recognised alongside prominent figures, including former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko and former Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye, made the occasion particularly significant.
Veteran sports journalist Yomi Omogbeja has described his recognition at the Ondo 50 Sports Icons Award as a pleasant surprise and a homecoming, reflecting on his family’s historical connection with sports administration in the state.
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