Osinbajo Commends Ikeja Golf Club For Supporting Development

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commended the Ikeja Golf Club for its support for social causes. Osinbanjo gave the commendation while speaking as the special guest of honour at the 50th anniversary gala night of the club, which held on Saturday.

The Vice President said all members of the club and its leadership deserve praise for what they have done over the last 50 years, adding that the club is stable and is the world's friendliest golf club. The anniversary had as theme "Half a Century of Growing Friendships through Golf".

Osinbajo urged the society's elite class to take a cue from Ikeja Golf Club's support for the community by contributing to the development of their respective communities in other to ensure eradication of poverty through education.

Speaking at the event, the Club captain, Mr Bola Temowo, praised all past and present members of the club. He also thanked the Vice President and Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, who was represented by Dr. Kweku Tandoh, Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, for their presence.

Temowo explained that the club is desirous of expanding and creating another entrance to its grounds, a situation to that has led to friction with its neighbours.

He appealed to the Vice President and Governor to assist in making the dream of expansion realisable. The club awarded the title of “Honorary Member” to the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo. Tandoh said the Governor Ambode has been very supportive of the club and will continue to support its development.

He also stated that the desire of the club for expansion will be communicated to the governor.

The Ikeja Golf Club was established in 1968. It had a 10-hole course and 20 members. It now sits on 30 acres.

Comments

ONUA TV INTRODUCES NEW EXCITING CONTENT

Ghanaians and viewers of Onua TV, a subsidiary of Media General Group, Ghana’s leading Media Company will soon have a lot more exciting television viewing experience as the network is set to introduce new and refreshing content. In the coming weeks, Onua TV will introduce new programmes with two of them starting from Monday 27th April 2020; Onua Maakye (Morning Show) and COVID-19 Nkomo, A third show, 100 Degrees will start airing on Friday 1st May 2020. Onua Maakye (Morning Show) is a daily three hour show from Monday to Friday between 6am and 9am. It is an informative and entertaining television magazine programme which will tackle the very issues of concern for the citizenry with very thrilling segments. COVID – 19 Nkomo is a one hour television show which gives updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, capturing the impact of the disease on various aspects of social life in the country. It also offers education and awareness creation for the public on how to avoid getting or s...

The Wait Is Over: 26th TGMA Nominees Set To Drop This Saturday

The air is electric in Ghana's music scene as the long-anticipated nominee announcement for the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) is nearly here. Mark your calendars for Saturday, 15th March, when the nominees will be revealed live on TV3 and across the Ghana Music Awards official social media channels. Get ready for an exciting ride—this year's nominations promise to be some of the most competitive yet. After weeks of submissions and meticulous deliberations, music fans across the country will finally learn which artists and groups will be contending for the highly coveted awards. The Road to the Nominees Announcement It all began on 21st January 2025, when nominations officially opened for the TGMA. Artists and groups had until 16th February to submit their works released between January 1st and December 31st, 2024. The response was nothing short of phenomenal, with over 1,500 entries pouring in from more than 130 talented artists and groups—a true testament to the dynam...

FDA & Ghana Standards Authority Approve Abova Alkaline Water.

The Food and Drugs Board Authority and Ghana Standards Authority have officially agreed to the production of Abova Alkaline Water in Ghana. The license was given to Abova Water Company, producers of the premium alkaline water a few months ago. This was after the two government bodies tested the natural mineral water and were convinced of its health benefits for the human body. The Brands, Events and Communication manager, Mark Sebastian Ashigbui expressed joy for the consent to produce mass production of their products in Ghana. According to him, “the core objective of Abova Alkaline Water is to make health care and healthy living available through consumption of Abova judging its extensive health benefits for all and all ages.” Mr. Ashigbui continued that “the company is here to stay for good till it meets its vision for the Ghanaian populace.” Abova Premium alkaline water has a pH rating of 8.0 – 8.4. It is a highly purified, ultra-premium alkaline mineral ...

BlaqsheepMMG

Search This Blog