Sports

Infrastructure, enabling environment will bring Sports Development, Sarkin Karshi, Lulu charges Government, others

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3 years ago

August 3, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The Sarkin Karshi, HRH, Alhaji Mohammed Ismaila, MFR has charged the Federal and State governments including public and private sector organisations to show commitment in the provision of infrastructure for the development of sports in Nigeria.

The Royal father gave this charge during the grand reception organized in honour of the FOSLA Academy team that represented Nigeria at the World School Football Championship that held in Rabat, Morocco from July 22 to 31, 2023. He was particularly elated that a School located in his community represented Nigeria at the global level.

He said that the performance of FOSLA Academy boys at the global event is an attestation to the fact that talents exist in Nigeria and it becomes necessary for the relevant bodies to ensure that adequate enabling environment in form of infrastructure is provided to encourage the teeming youths in the nook and crannies of Nigeria.

Alhaji Mohammed Ismaila MFR, commended the Proprietor of the Academy, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi for his great vision through the establishment of the Academy particularly in Karshi. He added that the people of Karshi appreciates this gesture and that they will continue do their in rendering their support to him and the Academy.

Also speaking at the grand reception, the Proprietor of the Academy, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi expressed appreciation to Almighty God for divine direction.

He also thanked all and sundry particularly the Sarkin Karshi who is currently the Chairman of the Board of FOSLA Academy for his commitment to the project without which the achievement made so far would not be realized. He also called the government and others to provide the necessary enabling environment through legislation and adequate funding of sports so as to ensure rapid growth and sustainable sports development in Nigeria.

The players were later introduced to the Sarkin Karshi and were also presented to a cheering crowd.

The Management of FOSLA Academy later hosted the players and officials to a luncheon and reception in the School premises.

FOSLA Academy could not make it to the quarter finals of the 2023 edition of the World School Football Championship in Rabat, Morocco but were among the 16 qualifying Nations for the 2024 edition of the competition in China. In addition, the performance of the Nigeria representatives earned Nigeria a second slot in the championship.

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

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13 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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