The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), Volta Region, will mark its eight years of existence with a public lecture aimed at promoting excellence and growth in sports journalism.
Dubbed the “Kwabena Yeboah Public Lecture on Sports Journalism,” the event is scheduled to take place on April 9, 2026, at the Nagrat Hall in Ho in the Volta Region.
The lecture forms part of activities to celebrate the association’s contributions to sports development and media practice in the region over the past eight years.
President of SWAG, Kwabena Yeboah, will serve as the main speaker. He is expected to speak on the theme: “Eight Years of SWAG Volta; The Impact and Development in Sports Journalism,” focusing on the strides made and the challenges confronting the profession.
The event will be hosted by SWAG- Volta Chairman, Eric Eli Adzie, with notable personalities billed to attend, including Charles Osei Asibey, General Secretary of SWAG, and Dr. Harrison Kofi Belley, Chairman of the Ghana Journalists. Association in the Volta Region.
Other guest speakers include the Volta Regional Director of the National Authority, Philipina Frimpong, Volta Regional Tourism
Director, Mrs. Roberta Okaine- Fumador, and Former National Athlete, Godwin Adukpo who are expected to share insights on sports development and the role of journalism in shaping the sector.
The lecture will provide a platform for stakeholders in sports and media to engage in meaningful dialogue, reflect on progress made, and chart a path for the future of sports journalism in the region and beyond.
SWAG Volta is encouraging all and sundry to attend and participate in discussions geared towards strengthening sports reporting and development in Ghana.
