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NUJ Chairman Congratulates New FCT SWAN Executives
Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Chapter, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche has congratulated the newly elected FCT Sports Writers Association on Nigeria (SWAN) Executive Members after the successful Elective Congress held at the FCT NUJ office, Abuja.
Ogbeche advised the Bunmi Haruna-led board to put whatever had happened before the elections behind and open their hearts to welcome other members to operate as one family.
“First of all, congratulations to you all on the successful elections that ushered you into the leadership of SWAN in the next three years.
“I want you to embrace members who are aggrieved so that the family will remain one. Together we stand.
“You should know that you have responsibility to discharge and I know that you will succeed”.
After his term in office, Ndubueze Chidoka lost the Chairmanship position to Bunmi Haruna while Nwachukwu Maxwell emerged as Vice-chairman.
Chris Onokpegu replaced Ikenna Okonkwo as the Secretary as Remi Sulola defeated Albert Akota to emerge Assistant Secretary. Other executive members are; Uche Nwudoh and Omo Unubun who emerged as Treasurer and Financial Secretary respectively.
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AACT 2026: Girls in Golf initiatives kick Start week-long Activities.
The week-long activities designed as part of 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy got underway Monday with Girls in Golf initiative.
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, LGAN says initiative will empower young girls and inspire the next generation of female golfers in Nigeria.
Dr Lami Ahmed, LGAN President and Chairperson, Local Organising Committee for the All Africa Challenge Trophy said this during a training programme for no fewer than 60 young girls at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.
Ahmed said the initiative was designed to extend golf’s impact beyond competition by investing in young people and creating opportunities for their development.
“We believe that charity calls on us to touch lives and invest in others. Golf is not just about playing the game; it is also about giving back to society,” she said.
She explained that the future of women’s golf depended on introducing girls to the sport early and providing them with the skills and opportunities to excel.
Dr Lami said the Girls in Golf initiative was designed to introduce young girls to the sport, ignite their interest and expose them to the opportunities available through golf.
According to her, the initiative will also help girls develop valuable skills, build confidence and make informed decisions about their future careers.
Ahmed said the association had observed an increase in the number of female caddies across the country, making it necessary to create structured pathways for girls interested in golf.
She added that the initiative would encourage girls to explore different opportunities within the sport, including playing professionally and pursuing other golf-related careers.
Ahmed expressed gratitude to Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the President and founder of the Renewed Hope Initiative, for supporting the programme and the 2026 AACT.
She said the first Lady had demonstrated a strong commitment to human capital development, particularly initiatives that empower women and the girl-child.
“Her Excellency readily embraced the project because she believes in giving back to society, especially by supporting children and creating opportunities for them to thrive,” Ahmed said.
She added that preparations for the championship were progressing well, with teams from various African countries already in Abuja.
The week-long continental women’s golf championship is expected to end on Friday, with teams from at least 20 African countries expected to compete for honours.
Ahmed said LGAN remained committed to using golf as a platform for youth development, empowerment and the promotion of greater participation by women and girls in sports.
She urged stakeholders to support initiatives that would make golf more accessible to young girls and create sustainable pathways for their participation in the sport.
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