Sports Minister Tees off Independence Day Golf at IBB Club 

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, was among golfers who teed off at the grand finale of the Independence Golf Tournament organised by the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja yesterday. 

With over 500 golfers,comprising Nigerians alongside their Ghanaian, Cameroonian and Ugandan counterparts, competed in the weeklong tournament.

The Minister was received by the Captain of the IBB international Golf Country Club, Banjo Obaleye, in the company with other  members of the club. Among them were Senator Mohamed Sanusi Daggash, AVM Monday Riku Morgan, Senator Emmanuel Anosike and Barrister Eyo Ekpo .

In his remarks, the Minister of Sports described golf as a lovely game and applauded the passion, commitment and  consistency of the Club in hosting the tournament during our country’s independence anniversary. 

Senator Enoh pointed out that sports breeds social inclusiveness, enables diplomacy amongst countries, fosters friendship and business networks .

The Minister on a tour of the golf facility was shown many trophies won over the years by the club. 

He interacted with members and guest players at the club. One of the highlights of the minister’s visit was his participation in a brief coaching session after which there was a ceremonial tee-off by Suleiman, the number one player of the club and Lady Gloria of Uganda and the Honourable Minister.