Renowned sports journalist and SuperSports television presenter, Charles Anazodo, alongside media trainer Oludolapo Adewale, have been appointed as anchor persons for the annual Newstap/SWAN Five Star Award.

 

A statement issued by the organisers and signed by the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Adekunle Salami, said the choice of Anazodo and Adewale was informed by their wealth of experience in handling high-profile events. The organisers expressed confidence that with the duo as comperes, the ceremony would be engaging and memorable throughout the night.

 

The Newstap/SWAN Five Star Sports Award was instituted to honour five eminent Nigerians and corporate organisations that have made significant contributions to the development of sports in the country.

 

Among those to be honoured at the second edition of the prestigious award is the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri. Others include the Director-General/CEO of the National Institute for Sports, Rt. Honourable Comrade Philip Shaibu; Managing Director/CEO of 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 edition of the award was chaired by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko.

 

Winners at the maiden edition included Governor of Benue State, Rev. Father Hyacinth Alia; businessman and philanthropist Honourable Kunle Soname; Benue State Football Association Chairman Barrister Paul Edeh; GTI Managing Director Mr. Abubakar Lawal; and Mr. Ebi Egbe, Managing Director of Monimichelle Construction Company.

 

The event is scheduled to hold on Friday, March 6, 2025, at the Blessing Hall of the prestigious Eko Club, located off Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos.