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Ejeh Emerges Champion Of 4th Edition Of Bar And Bench Golf Tourney

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3 years ago

May 29, 2022

Joel Ajayi
A handicapper 11, Emmanuel Ejeh, on Saturday, has emerged the overall winner of the just concluded Bar and Bench Golf Championships held at the IBB Golf and Country Golf Club, Abuja.

The one day championship got underway weekend with a ceremonial tee-off, with over 213 golfers in their different categories participating in the tournament.

Ejeh posted a score of 45 points with the net of 9.1 to outplay over 200 players who featured in this year’s edition.
Speaking shortly after receiving the giant trophy, the excited Mr. Ejeh expressed that the victory meant a lot to him and will spur him to improve on his game.

“The game is all about being calculative, very patient and a whole lot of determination and I am champion today, a lot of people will come out in the next edition which calls for more hard work for me to better and keep the game up.”

He disclosed that this year’s edition indeed brought more unity among the bar and bench: “the tournament is not just only the social part, the situation in the country requires all to come together in unity, that is why you see every tribe here represented. We played, we had fun, we rub minds.”

While speaking at the event, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, represented by Justice Helen M. Ogunwumiju said the game of golf is one the best ways to avoid ill health as people grow old.

The CJN, however, encouraged Nigerians to embrace sport for the sake of fitness and their good health: “golf is a very good game, there is no age limit as long as you can walk, I encourage Nigerians to engage in sports for their benefit.”

He expressed that, the games will help lawyers to socialize and know themselves better.

On his own, the Chairman Organizing Committee, a just retired Judge of Court Of Appeal, Justice Mudashiru Oniyangi revealed that the objective of the tournament was to strengthen the cordial relationships among the bar and bench profession.

“As we all know that 24hours we are at the courtroom, chambers, and library, we always find it difficult to interact. So, this tourney will help to relax the brain, healthy body, and healthy mind to continue to do our work effectively.”

In her remark, the President of the Court Of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem expressed: “it’s a tournament of love between Bar and Bench, we are here to enjoy nature, enjoy ourselves, this is more like ra relaxing atmosphere.”

However, the presentation of trophies and award ceremony were testimonies that the objective of the game was achieved, hundreds of lawyers were seen dancing to the music and having fun as a lot of trophies were won by winners, in their different categories.

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Speaker House Reps, Abbas, Others Thumbs NFF President Over NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and New Training Pitches

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3 mins ago

March 19, 2025

The Gleamer

…Says It Will Boost Nigeria’s Economy

By Joel Ajayi

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has commended the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, for initiating the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and new training pitches, describing it as a transformational project that will boost Nigeria’s economy.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Speaker Abbas praised the initiative and pledged the National Assembly’s full support.

“This is a noble project, and the National Assembly will give it full support. I congratulate the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation, and I thank FIFA for agreeing to fund this project,” he stated while cutting the ceremonial tape.

He also assured the House of Representatives’ support for the visionary leadership of Engineer Ibrahim Musa Gusau and the NFF in other key areas where assistance is required.

Leading the FIFA delegation, Gelson Fernandes (Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer/Regional Director, Africa) reiterated FIFA’s commitment to funding the project, emphasizing that infrastructure development has been a priority since the tenure of President Gianni Infantino began.

Expressing his excitement, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau stated that the hostel and training pitches will serve all Nigerian national teams, leagues, and academies.

“Indeed, my joy knows no bounds. From the day my Executive Committee and I were sworn into office in Benin City on Friday, 30th September 2022, I was determined to push this project forward as a legacy for Nigerian football.
“For sustained success, we must provide a conducive environment, infrastructure, equipment, and support systems that enable players and officials to perform at their best.

“Building a players’ hostel and having new training pitches will not only enhance team management but also reduce costs, allowing us to invest more in grassroots development programs.”
Several dignitaries present at the event applauded Gusau’s leadership, determination, and commitment to football development in Nigeria.

The event was well attended by local and international stakeholders, including sports enthusiasts, who witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony of the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and Training Pitches.

In addition to the hostel, the project includes:Two new training pitches (one synthetic and one natural grass). Reconstruction of the existing synthetic pitch.

Also, Spectators’ sitting terraces with 1,838 seats.Two dressing rooms for players, each accommodating 27 players.Two dressing rooms for officials.

The construction is expected to last 24 months and is fully funded by FIFA under its FIFA Forward 3.0 programme.

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