By Victor Okoye
Abuja, April 6, 2025 (NAN) The much awaited 2025 IBB Captain’s Cup tournament is set to tee-off on Monday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja with no fewer than 300 golfers participating.
Tagged ” Tiger Bows Out,” the six-day championship, which is among events lined up to celebrate the exit of the outgoing Captain of the Club, Ibrahim Babayo, will feature various categories.
The categories include: Caddies and Staff competition, Men and Female Divisions, Pros competition, Sponsors, Veterans and Super Veterans competition as well as an 18-hole event on the last day.
The celebrant, Babayo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that he was bowing out with a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction for the work he was able to achieve during his one year tenure at the club.
The captain described his tenure as action-packed right from the beginning and attributed his success to the collective efforts and teamwork by the executive members having set standards for those that will come behind them.
“When we took over the club in April 2024, we set our sight on the dreams like what golfers will say, ‘our eyes on the green’.
“Indeed our greens are good to see now, unlike in the past when they were brown.
“There are numerous things we have done. For instance, we renovated the access gate, our reception wears a new look and is tastefully furnished, as well as replacing of the air conditioners in the Club house.
“We have also carried out forensic audits, we have carried out SOP. We have done so many things to change the cooperate governance of the club, which has been a tremendous success.
“We have also changed the booking App of the club to the world standard. Our website is up to date. We also carried out the beautification of the club.
“We changed all the street lights in the club. We are working to have solar lighting of all the holes,” he said.
He commended the Organising Committee led by Amb. Ben Okoyen for their effort so far in putting up a memorable championship in his honour.
He revealed that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Olufemi Oluyede was expected to perform the ceremonial tee-off alongside other invited dignitaries.
NAN reports that the tournament which tees off on Monday is expected to end on Saturday.
Highlights of the final day include; presentation of trophies and prizes to deserving winners.(NAN)
