Sports

Okowa Promises New Dawn

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5 years ago

June 7, 2021

Sports Promoter and Executive Chairman , Delta State Sports Commission, Chief Tonobok Okowa has promise a new dawn for athletes, officials and stakeholders in the running of the foremost sports association if elected President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, in June 14th federations election.

In a press statement issued in Asaba by his Media Aide, Jovial Oluchy Agbagwu, Okowa, promised a sustainable welfare package for the actors of the game against the background of complaints of poor welfare programme by the Athletic Federation of Nigeria..

“My mission is to bring back the glory days of Athletics, unite all stakeholders of the sport, bring in sponsors that will cater for the athletes and officials, bring back athletic fans back to the stadium as seen in Europe and other parts of the world”.

He also gave his word that the seeming intractable issue of funding would be tackled headlong as his administration would be in partner with the private sector to attract funds to the federation to reduce the burden on government.

On the factionalisation of the sports body, the Delta Sports Boss said concerted effortswill be made to unite the factions in a reconciliatory move that every stakeholder will appreciate.

The Delta Sports Commission Boss also touched on what is generally referred to as the golden era of Athletics in the country when athletes especially, home base had the opportunities to compete at various meets saying he will restore it.

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AACT 2026: Girls in Golf initiatives kick Start week-long Activities.

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8 hours ago

November 2, 2026

The Gleamer

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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