First Ladyof Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has recommended the Ladies’ Golf Association of Nigeria for introducing the Girls in Golf Legacy Project.
She mentioned it’ll present 300 younger Nigerian ladies with the chance to study and take part within the sport.
Mrs Tinubuy, who’s the grand patron of the 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), mentioned the initiative would open new alternatives for the following era of feminine golfers throughout the nation.
She made this recognized on Tuesday throughout the official opening ceremony of the 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy on the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.
In an announcement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, Senator Tinubu mentioned the mission would introduce 300 ladies to golf throughout Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
“As a mother and advocate for women and girls, I commend the Ladies’ Golf Association of Nigeria for the Girls in Golf Legacy Project, which will introduce 300 young girls to golf across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria and open new opportunities for the next generation,” she mentioned.
The First Lady additionally expressed delight at Nigeria’s internet hosting of the distinguished African {golfing} championship for the third time, describing it as an illustration of the arrogance the African {golfing} group has within the nation’s capability, unity and sporting excellence.
She famous that the participation of 20 African international locations within the competitors underscored sports activities’ function in selling unity and strengthening relationships throughout the continent.
According to her, the theme of the championship, “Uniting Africa Through the Greens,” displays golf’s means to transcend borders and cultures whereas selling sisterhood, excellence, and a shared African id.
Addressing the collaborating feminine golfers, Senator Tinubu urged them to compete with ardour and integrity, whereas permitting sportsmanship to information their participation.
She additionally inspired the visiting golfers to discover Nigeria’s landmarks, expertise its wealthy tradition and benefit from the hospitality of Nigerians.
Earlier, audio system on the ceremony, together with the President of the Ladies’ Golf Association of Nigeria, Dr Lami Onayi, and the President of the Nigeria Golf Federation, Otunba Segun Runsewe, highlighted the significance of golf in selling unity and known as for larger participation throughout gender and age teams.
They additionally famous the rising presence of Nigerian feminine golfers within the sport.
The First Lady carried out the ceremonial tee-off alongside different dignitaries and a number of the 300 younger ladies collaborating within the Girls in Golf Legacy Project to formally open the championship. The 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy will finish on Saturday, 7 November.
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