Lalong advises women to take interest in golf

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau yesterday said the state government would develop golf to attract more tourists to the state.

Lalong made the assertion when he met with a delegation from the Nigerian lady Golfers Association in Abuja .

Lalong also advised Nigerians particularly women to take interest in golf as it is a sport that helps In Character development and
Physical Rejuvination.

He said as a golfer ,his passion for the game goes beyond the desire to win as he has greatly benefited from the ethnics of the game and what it teaches to both its players and spectators .

Lalong said that his administration would continue to support golf until the state becomes home of golf in Nigeria.

President of the Lady golfers Association of Nigeria Lady Ekanem Ekueme ,told the Governor that their visit was to invite him for the forthcoming 2019 Nigerian lady golfers tournament scheduled for Abuja where 10 countries are expected to participate .

Chairman of the organizing committee for the tournament and director General of NAPTIP Julie Okah Donli ,disclosed that the tournament which would hold at the IBB golf course in Abuja from 12th to 15th November will serve as a rallying point for golfers within and outside the country .

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Lalong Advises Women to Take Interest in Golf