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Golf and Tour charity visits orphanages in Niger on its 12th edition

Ismail Abdulaziz
May, Fri, 2025

Sports

Golf and Tour charity visits orphanages in Niger on its 12th edition

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By Rita Iliya

The Golf and Tour Charity Association of Nigeria has commenced its 12th edition in Minna, with a pledge to contribute to orphanages in the state.

Wing Commander Dangana Sarki, Chairman of the Minna Local Organising Committee, disclosed this during a press conference in Minna on Thursday.

Sarki said the edition, starting from May 29 to May 31, was not only to play golf, but to also give back to the community through charity activities.

He disclosed that the association would visit orphanages during the tournament and contribute to their well-being.

He said the association comprises of members from various entities including the military, security agencies, public servants, and traditional rulers.

“Any state we hold our tournament, we take our time to visit orphanages, the needy to see how we can contribute to their wellbeing.

“This initiative is part of the association efforts to impact positively in the society while promoting the game of golf,” he said.

He explained that the tournament was expected to boost the local economy with 100 golfers from across the country lodging in hotels while participating in various activities.

Retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Onoyiveta, Chief Coordinator of the association, said that the group has completed orphanages, installed solar panels, and carried out medical outreach in states.

He said the association aimed to dispel the notion that golf is an elitist game.

“There is a perception about the game of golf as an elitist game.

“But despite that, for us in our group, we feel that society is very critical, and members of the society are very important, particularly the less privileged ones,” he added.

Also, Mr Jerry Gerald, Vice Captain of Minna Golf Club, expressed gratitude for the tournament, describing it as a privilege for the people of Niger state.(NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Wike directs IBB Golf Club committee to commence work immediately

Philip Daniel Yatai
Apr, Mon, 2025

Sports

Wike directs IBB Golf Club committee to commence work immediately

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By Philip YataiThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyeson Wike, has directed the newly appointed members of the Interim Management Committee of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Golf Club to commence work immediately.

Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the minister on Public Communications and Social Media, announced the directive in a statement in Abuja on Sunday.

Olayinka explained that the committee would be chaired by Dr Peter Deshi and Yomi Oyelola as secretary.

He identified other members of the committee as Otunba Elegbeleye, Nanwor Mamven, Mrs Ekanem Ekwueme, Arabi Bello, Lawan Aboki, Okey Nnaedozie, Fred Otobo and Julius Fadairo.

He, however, said that the committee would function under the supervision of the club’s Board of Trustees, led by Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, President of the Court of Appeal.

“The minister had emphasised the FCT Administration’s commitment to restoring order and efficiency to the prestigious club, which had recently experienced internal challenges.

“The minister also clarified the ownership status of the club, reiterating that it remained the property of the Federal Capital Territory Administration,” he said. (NAN)

Edite by Peter Amine

Energy security: Dogara tees-off 2nd NESI golf tournament in Abuja

Tosin Kolade
Nov, Sat, 2024

Sports

Energy security: Dogara tees-off 2nd NESI golf tournament in Abuja

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By Muhyideen Jimoh

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on Saturday teed off the second edition of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) golf tournament at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament which brought together over 160 golfers is meant to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders in the Nigerian electricity sector.

Dogara, shortly after performing the ceremonial tee-off along other dignitaries told NAN that the tournament was a good platform for stakeholders to cross fertilise ideas on the way forward for the energy sector.

“This tournament is not just for entertainment but for stakeholders to come together, not just to play golf but for contemplation.

“Because a golf course is a place for contemplation, you meet and interact with people in the course of the sport, unlike football or basketball or any other game.

“This is a game that is engaging in terms of intellectual reflection, physical exercise and generally about togetherness,” he said.

The former speaker stressed the need for all stakeholders to synergise and find a lasting solution to the energy crises in the country.

“Certainly you know that power supply is an issue, we are talking about transiting from a consumer nation to a production nation.

“We all know that without adequate power supply we cannot achieve this, am also a farmer and I know what lack of electricity or the energy crises has caused me at the farm.

“We need to look outside the box for this problem and it’s part of the things we will be engaging with leaders and organisers of this event,” he said.

Earlier, Adetunji Adeyeye, the Coordinator of the tournament told NAN that the event will avail industry stakeholders the platform to engage in a relaxed atmosphere on the way forward for the sector.

Adeyeye who is a market specialist and power generator, stressed the need for more investment in the sector and ensuring efficient service delivery across the value chain.

“The golf tournament is a forum and a platform to bring all stakeholders within the Nigerian power sector to have conversations, strategise and engage informally to drive at the efficiency that we seek for in our power sector.

“You know, the power sector is very core and germain part of our national development.

“Majorly, this forum, the golf platform gives us a really immense and huge opportunity to engage with lots of our customers across the board and across different chains of the sector to get feedback.

“So it’s a platform for fusion of conversation both about our service delivery as well as how to improve generally,” he said.

NAN reports that the tournament will be rounded off with a gala dinner on Saturday and prizes presented to winners in the different categories. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Joseph Edeh