Gabriela Ezin, Calabar
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Cross River State chapter, has congratulated the Chairman of the Cross River State Football Association, Sir Esien Ayi, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a pillar of football development in the state.
In a birthday message, Chairman of SWAN in the state, Michael Akpang, commended Ayi for his contributions, leadership and commitment to the growth of football in Cross River.
Akpang, who extended the association’s felicitations to the football administrator on behalf of its members, said Ayi’s 70th birthday was an opportunity to celebrate his years of service to the sport.
He joined Ayi’s family, friends and members of the football community in celebrating the milestone, expressing hope that the celebrant would enjoy sound health, greater wisdom and many more fruitful years.
The SWAN chairman wished the Cross River FA boss continued success in his leadership role and prayed for greater accomplishments in the years ahead.
