500 golfers for IBB Club Captain’s Cup tourney

Over 500 golfers will converge on the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja for Dr Banjo Obaleye’s Cup tournament.

Speaking during a press briefing, the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru noted that the tournament signals the end of the one-year tenure of the club captain, Dr Obaleye.

‘It’s a celebration time for the service and commitment of our captain. This tournament is in his honour to mark the end of his tenure with over 500 golfers in action. This shows the wide acceptability of the game as we are celebrating a consummate sportsman, an astute administrator and serial entrepreneur,” he said.

Senator Basiru who is also the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) stated further that President Bola Tinubu to be represented by the Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh will perform the ceremonial tee-off on Saturday which is the final day of the one week event that began on Monday.

In his remarks, the outgoing captain hailed the club members for their support.

“This program is the last event for this executive. By the end of this month, new members will be elected to run the affairs for the next one year. I want to thank everyone as we were able to achieve a lot of things. We have laid a solid foundation to solve the structural issues the club is facing,” he noted.