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1 DAY TO AACT 2026: Wike Pledges Support For Women’s Golf, Junior Development In FCT
1 DAY TO AACT 2026: Wike Assures LGAN of Support for Women’s, Junior Golf
Joel Ajayi
Barely 24 hours to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has pledged support for the successful hosting of the continental women’s golf championship and the long-term development of women’s and junior golf in Nigeria.
Wike made the commitments when he received a delegation of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), led by its President, Dr Lami Onayi Ahmed, at his official residence in Life Camp, Abuja.
Among the key outcomes of the meeting was the minister’s pledge to support the construction of a permanent office for LGAN, alongside assistance towards the association’s request for facilities to promote junior golf development in the Federal Capital Territory.
He also agreed to a 50-50 cost-sharing arrangement with the association for the use of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre for the AACT 2026 closing banquet and prize presentation.
On the championship itself, Wike assured the delegation of his support, while acknowledging the efforts being made to prepare the IBB International Golf & Country Club for the competition.
He stated that the FCT Administration had intervened in addressing the deteriorating condition of the golf facility, with renovation and improvement work having reached about 35 per cent completion at the time of the meeting. He said the government had engaged the company responsible for the golf course construction to undertake the necessary improvements ahead of the tournament.
On LGAN’s request for land for its permanent office and golf development initiatives, the minister said the administration was willing to consider the proposal, subject to clear development timelines and commitments to ensure that any allocated property is put to use.
The pledges represent an important boost to the association’s vision of using the championship to build a lasting foundation for women’s golf, grassroots participation and sports development in the FCT.
Earlier, LGAN President Dr Lami Onayi Ahmed said the championship would attract golfers and delegates from more than 30 African countries, providing Abuja with an opportunity to showcase its hospitality, sporting facilities and tourism potential.
She appealed for the minister’s endorsement and support for women’s and junior golf, stressing that the association’s ambition extended beyond hosting the tournament to creating sustainable opportunities for future generations.
The 2026 edition will be Nigeria’s third time hosting the All Africa Challenge Trophy, following previous championships in 1996 at Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos, and in 2010 at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, Abuja.The tournament will take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, Abuja, under the theme “Uniting Africa through the greens.”
With one day remaining, the support pledged by the FCT Administration adds to the growing institutional backing for a championship expected to bring together women golfers from across the continent, while advancing a wider vision for the future of golf in Nigeria.
1 DAY TO GO.
AACT 2026: UNITING AFRICA THROUGH THE GREENS.
AFRICA IS COMING TO ABUJA.
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14 DAYS TO GO: Abuja Prepares for the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon
In 14 days, the Federal Capital Territory will host one of the most anticipated sporting events on the African athletics calendar, the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon.
This event is more than just a race, it represents a convergence of sport, tourism, community and national pride.
Thousands of runners, elite athletes, professional clubs, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and first-time participants will take to the streets of Abuja for a 21.1km test of endurance, discipline and determination.
The marathon race is designed to showcase the beauty and vibrancy of the city, will wind through its major districts, offering participants and spectators a unique view of Nigeria’s capital at its finest, orderly, energetic and alive.
Nilayo Sports Limited, the organizer of the marathon, says its partnership reflects a deeper commitment beyond organizing a race, a commitment to wellness, youth empowerment, and the promotion of Nigeria as a destination for world-class sporting events.
“We believe in building excellence, and there is no better symbol of excellence than the marathon where consistency, preparation and resilience meet,” Nilayo Sports Limited noted.
As the countdown continues, organizers have intensified preparations from route safety and medical support to logistics, timing systems and volunteer mobilization to ensure a seamless experience for athletes and spectators alike.
The marathon offers prize money and global ranking points for elite runners. While it offers something far more valuable for everyday runners, the opportunity to be part of history.
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