Golf

Gateway Games 2024: FCT golf team shines with eight medals

… seeks increased support from Minister

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) golf association has commended the impressive performance of its golfers at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) Games in Ogun State, where they won a total of 8 medals, including 2 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze, and 1 other medal.

The association’s chairman, Akabom Enebong, made the disclosure during the presentation of awards and medals to the winners of the golf games at the Abeokuta Golf Club.

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While expressing gratitude to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for the support given so far, Enebong emphasised the need for more support to consolidate on the achievement and take golf in the FCT to the next level.

“We are grateful for the minister’s support, but we need more to actualize our aim of transforming the FCT into a hub for golf tourism and business in Nigeria. With the right support, we can attract public and corporate sponsorship, develop our young golfers, and take golf in the FCT to international standards,” Enebong said.

The association’s chairman highlighted the potential of golf to generate income for the government through tourism and entertainment.

He also commended the efforts of the minister and expressed satisfaction with the board’s performance since its inception in September 2024.

Enebong further advocated for the establishment of the FCT sports commission to oversee sports development in the territory, replicating the National Sports Commission.

He appreciated the support of key stakeholders, including the General Manager of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, and the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun.

The FCT golf association is poised to market its athletes to the corporate world as product ambassadors and explore opportunities for product endorsement.

With the minister’s continued support, the association aims to nurture young golfers and promote golf development in the FCT.

Niyi Alebiosu

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