Sports

House Committee Chairman Hon. Adam Congratulates D’Tigress, Super Falcons for their exploits

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3 years ago

August 1, 2023

The House Committee Chairman on Sports, Honourable Ekene Adam Abubarkar, has congratulated the Nigeria’s Super Falcons on their qualifications for the round of 16 at the ongoing World Cup in Australia and the D’Tigress who is doing well at the ongoing 2023 AfroBasket in Kigali, Rwanda.

He urged the Nigerian ladies to do their best and bring the trophies back to the country.

Speaking in a press conference on Thursday, in Abuja, Hon. Ekene promised to leave no stone unturned to bring desire change in sports.

According to him, “I want to use this medium to congratulate the Nigerian Super Falcons on their qualifications for the round of 16 at the ongoing Women World Cup in Australia and the D’Tigress who is doing well at the ongoing 2023 AfroBasket in Rwanda.

For the ladies, they have done well, I can tell you that, millions of Nigerians are happy because of their exploits, and I have told the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ahmed Tinubu, that sports is a unifying factor and needs special attention.

“My message to them is to put more effort and bring trophies and they will never regret it.”

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

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10 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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