by The Ajasa News | October 4, 2025 12:21 pm
The maiden Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC) Independence Golf Tournament in Abuja turned into a powerful display of sportsmanship, national pride, and intergenerational unity as golfers from across the country gathered to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary.
The week-long event brought together over 400 golfers — from rising amateurs to seasoned veterans — in what organizers described as a “celebration of excellence, discipline, and national cohesion.”
Veteran golfer and former Managing Director of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Kwadiri Kwaga Yusuf, captured the spirit of the tournament with a remarkable performance that earned him the overall net prize, emerging as champion after a grueling five-hour round.
Despite registering for the veterans’ category, Yusuf was drawn into the regular field — a twist he embraced with calm resolve. “It was a tough challenge, but I stayed the course,” he said. “Golf teaches patience and perseverance — lessons that mirror the story of our nation.”
The tournament showcased Nigeria’s golfing depth across multiple categories. From DD Dilli and Major General S.S. Jiya in the men’s divisions to Justina Gideon and Jennifer Shaapera among the ladies, excellence was on full display. Veterans and super veterans — including Mike Ekoja, Ahmed Oseni, Dibu Ojerinde, and Sunday Ehindero — added colour and credibility to the championship, demonstrating that age is no barrier to competitive spirit.
Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Dr. James Eromosele Agbonhese, described the Independence Cup as “a unifying force” and a testament to the resilience of Nigerian golfers.
> “This event is more than a tournament. It embodies focus, discipline, and the shared values that define us as a nation,” Agbonhese said. “Golf’s patience and precision mirror Nigeria’s own journey — a story of endurance and hope.”
Hosted at the scenic TYB-IGRCC in Abuja, the Independence Cup also paid tribute to serving and retired personnel of the Nigerian Army, whose dedication to national service inspired the event’s creation.
As the sun set on the final day, one message echoed across the fairways: golf, like the nation it celebrates, continues to evolve — powered by unity, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence.
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