300 Nigerian Girls To Benefit from Golf Legacy Project – Oluremi Tinubu

First Ladyof Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commended the Ladies’ Golf Association of Nigeria for introducing the Girls in Golf Legacy Project.

She said it will provide 300 young Nigerian girls with the opportunity to learn and participate in the sport.

Mrs Tinubuy, who is the grand patron of the 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), said the initiative would open new opportunities for the next generation of female golfers across the country.

She made this known on Tuesday during the official opening ceremony of the 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

In a statement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, Senator Tinubu said the project would introduce 300 girls to golf across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

“As a mother and advocate for women and girls, I commend the Ladies’ Golf Association of Nigeria for the Girls in Golf Legacy Project, which will introduce 300 young girls to golf across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria and open new opportunities for the next generation,” she said.

The First Lady also expressed delight at Nigeria’s hosting of the prestigious African golfing championship for the third time, describing it as a demonstration of the confidence the African golfing community has in the country’s capacity, unity and sporting excellence.

She noted that the participation of 20 African countries in the competition underscored sports’ role in promoting unity and strengthening relationships across the continent.

According to her, the theme of the championship, “Uniting Africa Through the Greens,” reflects golf’s ability to transcend borders and cultures while promoting sisterhood, excellence, and a shared African identity.

Addressing the participating female golfers, Senator Tinubu urged them to compete with passion and integrity, while allowing sportsmanship to guide their participation.

She also encouraged the visiting golfers to explore Nigeria’s landmarks, experience its rich culture and enjoy the hospitality of Nigerians.

Earlier, speakers at the ceremony, including the President of the Ladies’ Golf Association of Nigeria, Dr Lami Onayi, and the President of the Nigeria Golf Federation, Otunba Segun Runsewe, highlighted the importance of golf in promoting unity and called for greater participation across gender and age groups.

They also noted the growing presence of Nigerian female golfers in the sport.

The First Lady performed the ceremonial tee-off alongside other dignitaries and some of the 300 young girls participating in the Girls in Golf Legacy Project to formally open the championship. The 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy will end on Saturday, 7 November.