Okwoju Wins Africa Re Golf Tourney for CEOs

The second edition of Africa Re tournament for CEOs came to a thrilling end at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 on Friday with Tony Okwoju emerging winner. To finish top in the keenly contested encounter, Okwoju clocked a total of 39-stableford points winning by 1-point.  

Playing off handicap 16, Uche Okugo ended his round with 38-stableford points to duck in the second position while Olayinka Olafimihan with 36-stableford points completed the Top 3 in the men’s Net category. 

Uche Ubakama won in the net category for Ladies with a score of 38–stableford points; Pat Ozoemene with 36-stableford points came second while Yetunde Ojo finished third.   

Stanbic IBTC won the Team Event with 65-points, leaving Guinea Insurance with 64-points in second position. Consolidated Hallmark came third with 63-stableford points. 

Okwoju, who stole the show in the tournament described the game as very competitive, while saying the idea of using the tournament as a bonding tool among CEOs has been largely achieved. 

 “This is a very interesting tournament and I must commend the sponsors and organizers for a job well done. And I pray they sustained this initiative”, Okwoju said. 

Speaking at the tournament closing ceremony, the Regional Director (Anglophone West Africa) Africa Reinsurance Corporation, Mrs. Temitope Akinowa, thanked every participant for honouring their invitation while affirming that this year’s tournament theme of ‘Resilience In Every Swing’ aligns well with the corporation’s consistent excellent performance over the years despite difficult operating environments, thanks to the continuous immense support from our clients. 

Other winners include; Nkoli Moka;  Nearest to the pin on Hole 11 for Ladies, Tim Siloma;  Nearest to the pin on Hole 11 for men, Gogo Charles and Pat Ozoemene 

Established in 1976, Africa Re is leading pan African Reinsurance Company in Nigeria.