Gov Eno approves maintenance of Ibom golf course

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has approved a turnaround maintenance of facilities at the Ibom Golf Course, as the yuletide approaches.

The state commissioner of culture and tourism, Charles Udo disclosed this in Uyo and said the turnaround maintenance of the 18- hold facility, will bring back the lost glory of the Golf course for the benefit of golfers, tourists and visitors to the state during the season.

Udoh said, the exercise will involve the tendering of the golf holes and lawns, planting of grass and complete maintenance of the environment, to restore the spark from the greenery lush ambience, which usually attract holiday Seekers and tourists to the Ibom Golf Course and resort.

According to him, a highbrow Golf Course maintenance Company  has been engaged by the state government to carry out the turnaround work of the facility, especially as the world is drawing near the yuletide, with anticipation for influx of people into Akwa Ibom for the Christmas Unplugged Season 2.0 celebrations.

According to the Commissioner, apart from the Golfers who will be enjoying their golf plays in well kept environment, visitors and tourists also take out time to stroll round the breathtaking ambience for relaxation.

He, however, expressed appreciation to the Governor, for investing in the turnaround maintenance of the Ibom Golf course.

Sporting Tribune reports that, several golf tournaments have taken place at the Ibom Golf Course since its construction in 2007, which is one of the foremost tourist sites, attracting visitors to Akwa Ibom State.

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