The Speaker of the Home of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, will on Friday night, February 7, formally tee off the Chief Mrs Grace Ihonvbere sixtieth Birthday Invitational Open on the IBB Worldwide Golf and Nation Membership in Abuja.
This 18-hole match is the grand finale of a week-long celebration honouring the esteemed previous Girl Captain of the membership.
The festivities included a collection of partaking occasions, resembling a Caddies match and competitions for Veterans and Tremendous Veterans. Earlier on Thursday, the Execs championship passed off, showcasing the abilities of expert golfers.
Trying forward, Saturday guarantees to be a spotlight as Males’s Divisions 1 & 2 and Girls Divisions 1 & 2, each with handicaps starting from zero to twenty-eight, compete for the coveted winner’s trophy.
To date, a powerful 200 newbie golfers from throughout the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and past have registered for the one-day championship.
In a heartfelt assertion, Chief Mrs Ihonvbere revealed her motivation for celebrating her milestone Diamond Jubilee birthday on the golf course, stating, “Golf is my recreation, my ardour, my life, having began enjoying on the age of 15. Due to the quite a few advantages of the sport, I dedicate lots of time, power, and assets to it. That is simply my very own means of selling the sport, constructing sporting relationships, and displaying appreciation for his or her goodwill and assist over time.”
Because the spouse of Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, the Majority Chief of the tenth Home of Representatives, representing Owan Federal Constituency of Edo State within the Nationwide Meeting, she expressed her gratitude in the direction of the Board of Trustees, the present Executives, Administration, and Employees of the IBB Worldwide Golf and Nation Membership for his or her unwavering assist all through the anniversary celebrations.
Preparations for the Saturday occasion are in full swing, with Chief Mrs Ihonvbere assuring members that the course was in glorious situation. The night will culminate in an awards ceremony the place trophies and varied prizes might be introduced to excellent gamers throughout completely different classes, making it a becoming tribute to a outstanding 60 years.
This distinctive mix of sport and celebration highlights the robust group spirit throughout the {golfing} fraternity and the non-public connections that make occasions like these actually particular.
