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Tinubu Hails Sports Minister, Sunday Dare on Daura’s chieftaincy title

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4 years ago

December 21, 2022

All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised his former aide and current Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Chief Sunday Dare for bagging a chieftaincy title in Daura, Kastina State.

Emir of Daura, hometown of President Muhammadu Buhari, His Highness, Dr. Umar Farouk Umar will confer the prestigious title of Sarkin Wasanni on the Minister on Thursday, December 22, 2022 in his Palace.

While praising Chief Dare for his years of association with him, the APC Presidential candidate described the Minister as his ‘political son, ally and partner on the progressive front.”

Asiwaju Tinubu said: “special congratulations to my political son, ally and partner on the progressive front, Hon. Minister of Youth & Sports Development, Chief Sunday Akinlabi Dare, as he is being conferred with the prestigious title of Sarkin Wasanni of Daura on Thursday.

“I commend His Royal Highness, Emir of Daura, Alhaji (Dr) Umar Farouk Umar, CON for choosing an excellent man for this important title.

“I have always known that Sunday is headed for the very top. When he worked with me as my Special Adviser/Chief of Staff, he shone brilliantly. He distinguished himself in character, leadership skills and organizational abilities.

“I have no doubt in my mind that he would be a worthy ambassador for Daura Emirate, just as he is to his Ogbomoso-hometown where he holds the chieftaincy title of Agbaakin, to the Yoruba race and indeed to our progressive family.”

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

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8 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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