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IBB Lady Golf Section Honours Kayode Adeniyi For Contribution on His Birthday

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3 years ago

November 7, 2021

Joel Ajayi

Saturday 6th 2021 will forever remain fresh in the memory of the former FCT Sports Writer Association SWAN Chairman Comrade Kayode Adeniyi when IBB International Golf and Country Club Lady Section honoured him for his immense contribution toward the growth and development of golf in the country.

Honour was a birthday gift for the sport veteran, who has from time to time working toward the growth of the lady golf.

The Lady Golf Section joined millions of well-wishers to celebrate the former FCT SWAN chairman at the closing ceremony and award presentation for the Past lBB Golf Lady Captains Tournament held on Saturday in Abuja

While speaking, the IBB Lady Captain of the club, Maryrose Richard-Obioha, praised Mr Adeniyi for his reportorial contribution to the club and Lady Section in particular.

“Every Lady Captain since the year 2000 has benefited immensely from this man. He is always with us. There is no time we asked for coverage that Kayode will not obliged us. Thank you, Kayode, for all you have done for this club.

“You are a great man, passionate about your work and also tolerate us. We will forever associate with you. On my behalf and the entire Lady Section, I want to say happy birthday to you and many more in good health,” she stated.

However, the winner of the tournament, a Former lady captain, Christie Adejoh, expressed “I’m happy to win the maiden edition of this championship on your birthday. I remembered how you supported my administration in 2005 with coverage of all my events. I truly appreciate your support to me that time and now. Thank you Kayode and many happy returns to you.”

The Secretary, Lady Golf Section , Lizzy Asomugha, also showers encomium on Kayode, describing him as our man in the Lady Section.

However, the elated Celebrants, Kayode Adeniyi, thanked the present administration of the Lady Section for recognizing his reportorial duties for the section and the club. He promised to continue projecting the activities of the club to the entire world.

Chairman emeritus fondly called has been covering golf activities since 2000, said he would not relent in his effort to project the game of golf in the country

Meanwhile, Christie Adejoh, 2005 lady captain emerged overall winner of 2021 edition of IBB past ladies captains tournament with course handicap of 22, gross score of 98 and net score of 76.

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Umuonyeoziri Kindred Mourns, As Family Head Passes On

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6 months ago

August 19, 2024

The Gleamer

By Uche Onyeali

Umuonyeoziri Kindred in Umuagwu, Ogbor-Ihitteafoukwu Autonomous Community in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State has expressed grief over the death of one of their illustrious elders, Mr Cornelius Onwuka.

Mr Onwuka, popularly known as Uturu, passed away on March 18, aged 70.
An astute businessman and resilient transporter, Onwuka was second to the eldest head of Umuonyeoziri Kindred before his death.

Expressing sadness over his death, a prominent leader of the kindred, Nze Aloysius Nnorom (Why Worry) noted that the deceased left the the kindred when his fatherly guidance was needed the most.

Nze Nnorom, however, acknowledged that no creature questions the will of the Almighty over anybody’s sojourn on earth.

“Well, Dee Bom Boy (Mr Onwuka) did his best in guiding this family aright and God Almighty decided to take him away at this time when we needed him the most. We cannot question his decisions, as he is the giver and taker of life. He knows when it is due for any creature to return home to him.

“However, all we can do is to pray for De Bom Boy to find joy in the bosom of the Lord, while we, the ones he left behind, continue to build from where he left us,” Nnorom said.

Speaking, first son of the deceased, Mr Uchenna Onwuka noted that his father played his role perfectly as a businessman to give his children the right training in life.

“My father never slacked in giving us all we needed to keep his family and legacy going.
“Uturu was never found wanting as long as family leadership and upbringing is concerned. We will continue celebrating him as a role model in every aspect,” he said.

The remains of the late Onwuka, who is survived by his wife, Grace, and seven children, will be buried on August 22 and 23, according to the burial arrangements announced by his family.

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