According to report reaching oyogist.com, the Nigerian Army has reportedly reaffirmed its commitment to the growth and support of golf playing in the Army and also the entire country.
The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, LT General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, made this known during the opening ceremony of the Chief of Army Staff Pro Am Golf Tournament trophy at the TYB -International Golf Resorts and Country Club, Abuja.
“I have noted the effort at grooming young and talented players for the future through the Caddy tour. We must continue to constructively engage our energetic youth both male and female and to continue to support them.”
“I am also glad to note that this Pro Am tournament has set the record as the first time that a lady professional golfer participated in the professional tour in the country. This affirms that Nigeria has talents to compete at global levels with appropriate exposure and support,” Lt Gen. Buratai stated.
Lt Gen. TY Buratai later directed that the Pro Am Golf tournament be made an annual competition of the Nigerian Army including the inclusion in the Army 2021 sporting event budget.
