As preparations gathers momentum for the second edition of the Newstap/ SWAN 5-Star Award scheduled for March 6th, organizers have confirmed that the event will be Chaired by the Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Prince Anthony Adeboye.
A statement signed by the Chairman of the organizing Committee Kunle Salami said, “due to the prestige, glamorous level, the Award has attained in just two years, we can confirm that the second edition of the Newstap/ SWAN 5-Star Award scheduled for Friday, 6 March, 2026, at Eko Club, Surulere, Lagos will be Chaired by the Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development to Mr President, Prince Anthony Adeboye”.
The caliber of those also being honoured attests to the credibility and integrity of the award.We are set for yet another great event which will be a marked improvement on previous edition.”
He further stated that ” We are honoring five eminent Nigerians who have made immense contributions to sports development to appreciate their efforts, spur them to do more and inspire more people to support Sports development.”
Those to be honoured during the second edition of the prestigious award Include Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri, NIS DG/ CEO Rt. Honourable Comrade Philip Shaibu, MD/ CEO Nilayo Sports Management Company Ltd Mrs Yetunde Olopade, Club owner Chief Robert Onyeani and Internationally acclaimed boxing promoter Honourable Omonlei Yakubu Imadu.
Last year’s event was chaired by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko.
Winners of the maiden Edition included Governor of Benue State, Rev Father Hyinth Alia; business man and philanthropist, Honourable Kunle Soname; Benue State Football Association Chairman, Barrister Paul Edeh; GTI Managing Director, Mr Abubakar Lawal; and Mr Ebi Egbe, MD Monimichelle Construction Company.
