Yohanna wins LGAN President’s Inaugural Kitty

Taofeek Lawal

Mercy Yohanna has emerged overall winner at the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) President and 2025/2027 Exco Inaugural Invitational Kitty, which was held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Golf Club in Abuja.

Yohanna, who won by handicap 28, returned 93 gross and 65 net to secure victory, thanked the organisers, describing her victory as encouraging and memorable. She said her performance was a result of discipline and consistency in the course.

She said, “I feel very excited about winning this prestigious kitty. The competition was keen, and I had to stay focused throughout the round. I played to my handicap and remained patient. Every stroke counted, especially on the back nine.

She also commended the association’s leadership for organising a befitting tournament.

“This event shows the commitment of the new executive to raising the standard of women’s golf in Nigeria,” Yohanna added

Justina Gideon won Best Gross with 73, while Pat Ozoemene claimed runner-up gross with 75. Lydia Anenga topped Division Two as Udoo Ugbor and Helen Mark won the Veteran Ladies and Veteran Women categories, respectively.

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In the Men’s Division One category, A.O. Ayanbode returned 79 gross and 63 net to win ahead of E.O. Alade.

LGAN President, Dr Lami Onayi Ahmed, expressed delight at the massive turnout of almost 200 golfers at the Inaugural Golf Kitty.

Ahmed restated her executive’s commitment to deepening growth, development and national participation in women’s golf across Nigeria.

She highlighted Nigeria’s successful bid to host the prestigious All Africa Challenge Trophy, a biennial continental championship powered by R&A, scheduled for November 1st to 7th this year.

Chairman of the event and former Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC), Engineer Andrew Yakubu, commended the new executives for organisational excellence and pledged continued support.

“This kitty reflects vision and capacity. I am confident LGAN will deliver a successful continental championship,” Yakubu said.

The highlights of the event was the decoration of the new executives. They are Lami Ahmed (President); Nkoyo Igunbor (1st Vice president, East); Ochuko Orogun (Zonal Vice president, South); and Melody Dzaan (Zonal Vice president, North).

Others are Patience Ozoemene (Zonal Vice president, West); Rose Nyam (Honourable General Secretary); Wasilatu Abubakar (Treasurer); Igho Ugbegu (Financial/Subscription Secretary); Diana Osmond (Competition/Handicap Secretary); Ibierebo Ogolo (Public Relations Officer) and Evelyn Oyome (Ex-Officio)