Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has declared the 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) open, saying the nation’s internet hosting of the continental women’s golf championship for the third time displays the boldness of the African {golfing} group in its capability.
Mrs Tinubu, who’s the Grand Patron of the championship, spoke on Tuesday on the official opening ceremony held on the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja.
She mentioned the participation of 20 African nations underscored golf’s potential to advertise unity and strengthen relationships throughout the continent.
“I am delighted and proud that Nigeria is hosting this prestigious championship for the third time. This is a testament to the strong confidence the African golfing community places in our nation’s capacity, unity, and sporting excellence,” she mentioned.
The First Lady mentioned the championship’s theme, “Uniting Africa Through the Greens”, mirrored the game’s means to deliver individuals collectively throughout nationwide and cultural boundaries.
“The theme, ‘Uniting Africa Through the Greens,’ reminds us that golf transcends borders and cultures, bringing us together in a celebration of sisterhood, excellence, and our shared African identity,” she added.
Mrs Tinubu additionally recommended the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria for introducing the Girls in Golf Legacy Project, which goals to introduce 300 ladies to the game throughout the nation’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 mentioned.
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She urged the collaborating golfers to compete with integrity and sportsmanship, whereas encouraging them to discover Nigeria’s cultural sights and expertise the hospitality of its individuals.
The First Lady additionally carried out the ceremonial tee-off alongside different dignitaries and among the ladies collaborating in the legacy undertaking, marking the formal graduation of the championship.
Other audio system on the ceremony included the President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, Lami Onayi, and the President of the Nigeria Golf Federation, Segun Runsewe.
They described golf as a unifying sport that must be accessible to individuals of all genders and age teams, whereas noting the rising presence of Nigerian ladies in the sport.
The 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy will run till Saturday, 7 November.
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