About 731 Nigerian journalists have applied for accreditation to cover the 2022 Commonwealth Games holding in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
This was disclosed by the Secretary General of the Nigeria Olympics Committee, Mr Olabanji Oladapo, during a courtesy visit by the Lagos Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (Lagos SWAN) on Tuesday.
Mr Oladapo said, “No fewer than 731 Nigerians journalists applied for accreditation, the highest we have ever seen.
“A large number were declined, but it took the intervention of NOC and the Commonwealth Games Federation to accredit the number that were eventually allowed to cover the games.
“I will appeal to the journalists covering the games to project the image of the country positively during the games
“There is a need for confirmation of any information before writing, please contact the NOC.
“I also want to urge those of you travelling to adhere to the rules and regulations put in place by the organisers.
“We don’t want to see an incident of deportation of any of our journalists due to lack of adherence to rules.”
Earlier, Chairman, Lagos SWAN, Mr Debo Oshundun, said the visit was to thank Oladapo for his technical support for members interested in traveling to Birmingham for the games.
Mr Oshundun assured the NOC that SWAN members, on getting to Birmingham, would put Nigeria first in its reportage, while focusing on the exploits of the athletes.
