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Benin Club’s Ladies Golf Captain Joy Omorogiuwa Reveals Factors Behind Glamour Of 31st BCGS Championship
The ladies golf captain of Benin Club in Edo State, Mrs Joy Omorogiuwa has revealed several factors that made their 31st BCGS championship a successful event filled with glamour, Sports247 reports.
Speaking during the well-attended competition’s final on Saturday, Omorogiuwa disclosed that it was made possible through sleepless hours of planning and combined efforts from all the members.
She thanked everyone who joined hands in organsing a highly successful 31st BCGS Ladies Open, which was eventually won by Ehis Igbinadolor, as she retained her Queen of the Greens trophy by carding 234 gross over 54 holes.
En route to clinching the prestigious title for the second year running, Igbinadolor beat a strong field of top female golfers, as she carded 80 gross on day one, played 78 and 76 gross on days two and three to top the leaderboard ahead of Diana Osmond.
However, Igbinadolor’s victory did not come easy, as Osmond kept swinging hard until the last put, but her 237 gross was only good enough for runner-up spot, three shots adrift, while Grace Ogeili had a late push with 245 gross to place third and Destiny Okoh hit 248 to take fourth spot.
Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) immediate past president, Evelyn Oyome carded 255 gross to finish fifth, Juliet Ogunwa placed sixth with 264 gross, as Love Okoho got 267 gross to complete the top seven, while Deborah Emifoniye won the hcp 19-28 category with a total gross score of 282 over three days.
Emigoniye warded off pressure from Angela Uwabor with 282 gross and Peace Irabor was third with 297, while BCGS captain, Stephen Ebaretonbofa got 86 gross to win the special guests and sponsors’ category, with the vice-captain, Victor Oriasotie second on 92 gross and Matthew Chadzimura third.
At the end of it all, Omorogiuwa thanked everyone for turning up and gave gratitude to God for the day’s huge success as well as for giving the organisers favourable weather throughout the long line of activities that began on Wednesday.
“The glamour and celebration is undoubtedly a reflection of hours of planning, coordination, sleepless night and self denial of comfort by the various committees. I am eternally grateful,” an elated Omorogiuwa stated.
Sports247 gathered further that this year’s BCGS Ladies Open had over 100 female golfers in attendance from all across the country, while also maintaining its status as one of Nigeria’s longest-running women’s golf competitions.
Described as the youngest Igwe Plateau State has ever had, his coronation is being celebrated as a new beginning for the Igbo community in the state.
The new traditional leader has pledged to unite the Igbo community, promote peaceful coexistence with their host communities and contribute to the development of Plateau State.
Earlier after the election in his acceptance speech, Nwosu thanked members of the Igbo community for their overwhelming support and pledged to unite the various factions while promoting peace, harmony and cooperation.
He called on members to put their differences aside, stressing that no society could achieve meaningful development in an atmosphere of division and rancour.
Nwosu also reaffirmed the community’s commitment to contributing to Plateau State’s economic and commercial development, while expressing readiness to partner with Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s administration.
Similarly, the President-General of the Igbo Community Association in Plateau State, Chief Chidi Onah, congratulated Nwosu, describing his election as a demonstration of unity among Igbo-speaking people.
Onah called on members to rally behind the new traditional leader, noting that the community must speak with one voice and work together to advance its collective interests.
The ceremony attracted representatives of the six Igbo-speaking states, as well as representatives of the Council of Chiefs representing Igbo communities across Plateau State.
Other special guest present were the Chief of Bayelsa and Senior Special Adviser to the Plateau State Governor on South-South Affairs, Hon. High Chief Seigha Smooth Ebide, and Hon. Ikenna Mbanefo, former Special Adviser on Igbo Affairs to the immediate past Governor of Plateau State.
A NEW BEGINNING FOR NDIGBO IN PLATEAU STATE!
Congratulations to the new Oche Ndi Igbo IV!
The Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement in the United Kingdom has criticised the Coordinator of the Obidient Movement and the Director-General of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Campaign Council over alleged preoccupation with political disputes rather than their assigned responsibilities.
The UK Coordinator of the OK Movement, Adebayor Brown, made the criticism in a statement on Tuesday, urging political appointees to focus on organising, mobilising supporters and strengthening political structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Brown expressed concern that the attention of the political actors appeared to have shifted from their responsibilities to what he described as unnecessary personal and political disagreements.
He said the approaching 2027 elections required serious leadership, strategic planning and grassroots mobilisation, adding that those entrusted with important positions must demonstrate commitment to their assignments.
Brown particularly faulted repeated claims by the Obidient Movement coordinator that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, had distanced themselves from the OK Movement.
He questioned the relevance of repeatedly making such claims, asking how they would contribute to the success of the party or advance the democratic aspirations of Nigerians.
He urged the Obidient Movement coordinator and other political actors to focus on rebuilding, revitalising and restructuring the organisation, noting that the responsibility required leadership, organisational competence and measurable results.
Brown also insisted that any position concerning Obi and Kwankwaso should be established through clear and verifiable communication rather than individual assertions.
He called for an end to what he described as divisive rhetoric, stressing that the OK Movement, Obidient Movement and NDC should not be regarded as enemies.
According to him, the groups face a common democratic challenge ahead of the 2027 elections and should prioritise mobilising Nigerians, strengthening political structures and working towards credible elections.
"The OK Movement and the Obidient Movement are not enemies. Neither is the OK Movement in conflict with the NDC," he said.
Brown added that the OK Movement would not be distracted or intimidated by criticisms, insisting that its commitment remained focused on justice, equity, fairness, credible elections and a better Nigeria.
"The time for division is over. The time to work is now," he declared.
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