The president of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has called on teenage golfers to maximally utilise the Awa Ibraheem Junior Open Golf Championship to brighten their future in the sport and education.
Speaking recently at the 10th presentation ceremony of the competition at the Ikeja Golf Club, Lagos, Otunba Runsewe lauded Dr. Awa Ibraheem for helping to build the Nigeria children through golf.
The NGF president described the competition which coincided with the 70th birthday of Dr. Ibraheem as the enabling environment created for the kids to thrive.
He said “Alhaji Awa Ibraheem is a detribalised Nigerian who has seen why we need to invest in the future of this great country.
“The children are the future of this great country; the President, Senators, Representatives and Ministers of the country tomorrow are among these children; hence, if we’re wishing the best for this great country, we must connect with the children.
“Some time ago, I was in New York trying to bring Tiger Woods to Nigeria and I saw him doing what Alhaji Ibraheem is doing today in Nigeria.”
“For 11 years this great patriot of Nigeria has been celebrating his birthday by touching the lives of young golfers.”
Meanwhile, the highlight of the event was the presentation of prizes and awards to winners and other personalities at the event.
Scholarships of N300,000, N200,000 and N150,000 were also awarded to teen golfers who finished in first, second and third positions respectively.
