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2025 Captain’s Cup Begins, As Over 300 Golfers Battle For Honour
2025 Captain’s Cup Begins, As Over 300 Golfers Battle For Honour
Joel Ajayi
The much awaiting 2025 Captain’s Cup tournament begins, Monday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.
Tagged ” Tiger Bows Out,” the Six-day championship, which is among events lined up to celebrate the exit of the outgoing Captain of the Club, Ibrahim Babayo, will feature various categories include Caddies and Staff competition, Men and Female Divisions, Pros competition, Sponsors, Veterans and Super Veterans competition as well as 18-hole event on the last day.
The celebrant, Captain Ibrahim Babayo, thumped up his Exco for their excellent achievements both on the course and clubhouse. He described their tenure as action park right from the beginning.
“When we took over the club in April 2024, we set our sight on the dreams like what golfers will say our eyes on the green, our greens are good to see now, unlike in the past when they were brown.
“There are numerous things we have done like we renovated the access gate, our reception wears new face-lift furnished, changing air-conditioners in the Club house.We have carried out forensic audits, we have carried out SOP, We are done so many things to change the cooperate governance of the club, which has been a tremendous success. We have also changed the booking App of the club to the world standard.
“Our website is up to date. We also carried out the beautification of the club. We also changed all the street lights in the club. We are working to have solar lighting of all the holes.”
He attributed their success to the collective efforts and teamwork by the executive members having set standards for those that will come behind them.
Babayo commended the Organising Committee led by Ambassador Ben Okoyen for their effort so far in putting up a memorable championship
Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Olufemi Oluyede, is expected to perform the ceremonial tee-off alongside other invited dignitaries.
Highlights of the last day include presentations of trophies and prizes to deserving winners.
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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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