Regulars and newcomers would have to wait till next year as the much anticipated second 2024 edition of the prestigious Keffi Polo Ranch charity tournament has been put on hold by the organizers.
Polo Royals can reliably disclose that the annual polo fiesta that traditionally holds at the foremost Unlike other tournaments postponements particularly in Kaduna for safety reasons, Keffi Polo Ranch was put on hold to allow the ongoing upgrading projects in the resort to be completed ahead of year.
An official of the ranch who disclosed this stated the postponement became necessary to allow contractors handling various projects at the ranch unhindered access to complete the work on time before their first tournament in the second quarter of next year.
“We are looking at upgrading most of the facilities at the ranch to enhance spectators’ views and provide an ambiance atmosphere for all visitors to the ranch that serves as the first modern polo ranch and tourist attraction in Nasarawa State,” he added.
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A visit to the ranch last week confirmed work in progress as new villas and other facilities spring up across the resort nestling off the popular Abuja- Keffi Expressway in Nasarawa State. Our checks also reveal that apart from the new villas under construction, other facilities are receiving attention as well.
The Ranch built by Senator Ahmed Wadada has since its inauguration over a decade ago, holds two charity polo tournaments in a year. The first event benefits the development of education in Nasarawa State through the Wadada Foundation, while the second intervention tournament is geared toward the less privileged and orphans in the state.