Oando Promotes Sports with Alake Golf Tournament Sponsorship

 Oando PLC is set to promote sportsmanship by sponsoring the Alake Golf Tournament from October 26 – 28, at the Abeokuta Golf Club, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Oando believes that sport is a powerful tool that can foster national unity and drive positive change. As the country continues its journey of social cohesion and national reconciliation, communities can benefit a lot of positive through sports.

Organised by the Abeokuta Golf Club, this prestigious annual golfing event reinforces Oando’s dedication to empowering local communities and fostering social development in the country.

The 2023 Alake Golf Tournament promises to celebrate unity and camaraderie, welcoming around 200 participants, including skilled and amateur golfers nationwide.

The event will kick off on Thursday, October 26, with the Caddies’ Competition, followed by the Professionals’ Competition on Friday, October 27, and the Amateurs’ event is slated for Saturday, October 28.

Enoh Commends NBBF for Zenith Women’s Basketball League

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has commended the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF), led by Musa Kida, for their organisation of the Women’s Basketball League Final Four, held in Lagos from October 17 to 19.

The Minister was present at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, where he witnessed a thrilling match between MFM Basketball and Nigerian Customs. MFM Basketball clinched the victory with a 64-60 score, to claim the league title.

Enoh showered encomiums on the Lagos-based team for their tenacity, determination, and resilience displayed on their path to securing the championship. He expressed his enthusiasm about the quality of the games and the wealth of talent available for potential national team selections.

“In this Final Four, the level of competition we’ve seen unequivocally demonstrates the significant progress women’s basketball has made,” Senator Enoh stated. “The depth of talent we have is extraordinary, providing a strong pool for national team selections. The recent dominance of D’Tigress in Africa doesn’t come as a surprise; it’s a testament to our wealth of talent, both locally and abroad. When this kind of talent is available both home and abroad, the best of the best from Nigeria can beat any team.”

“We are blessed with an abundance of talent, and I’m confident that scouts and coaches have been closely monitoring these proceedings. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to MFM Basketball for their inaugural league title. Their journey to victory was filled with determination and hard work. It’s also heartening to see privately-owned clubs excelling in our sports.”

The Minister also commended Zenith Bank, the league’s sponsors, for their unwavering support to Nigerian basketball and called upon other organizations to take a cue and invest in sports.