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Golf : Oladapo, Francis Conferment Kitty Set For May 22

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5 years ago

May 19, 2021

No fewer than 100 golfers are expected to compete for honurs at the Conferment Kitty of the FCT Golf Association’s Chariman, Engr Oladapo Olaide Mohammmed (Olooye) and Engr Abdulai Adebayo Francis.

In a statement issued by SA Media to Engr. Oladapo Mr Olawale Ayeni on Wednesday in Abuja revealed that the Conferment Kitty which is parts of activities to celebrate Engr Oladapo and Engr Francis over the their election as fellow by the Nigerian Society of Engineers would take centre stage at the IBB Golf and Country Club in Abuja on Saturday May 22, 2020.

The competition would see men, women and veterans battle at the IBB green course for the ultimate prizes.

While speaking ahead of the kitty, the FCT Golf Boss Oladapo, said that preparation to host a successful events are in top gear and also inline with COVID-19 protocols.

“The kitty is just to bring people together and compete among ourselves and to thank Allah for taking us this far, we know that the COVID-19 pandemic have kept most of us away from the golf course.

“We have mouthwatering prizes to be given to the winners in all the categories and also consolation prizes for best endeavors, so I encourage golfers to turn up in their number so we can have a good time where we will also dine and unwind after the kitty”.

“Also we are going to observe all the COVID-19 protocols strictly to ensure the safety of all the golfers and officials during the one day kitty” he concluded.

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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3 hours ago

October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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