13-year-old golf prodigy, Olanrewaju, wins distinguished sports award

Promising young golfer Omowonuola Danielle Olanrewaju has been honoured with a Distinguished Award in Sports, recognizing her outstanding achievements and rising influence in Nigerian golf. The 13-year-old sensation received the accolade during this year’s International Day of the Girl Child celebration, where exceptional young talents across various fields were celebrated. The award was presented by […]

Promising young golfer Omowonuola Danielle Olanrewaju has been honoured with a Distinguished Award in Sports, recognizing her outstanding achievements and rising influence in Nigerian golf. The 13-year-old sensation received the accolade during this year’s International Day of the Girl Child celebration, where exceptional young talents across various fields were celebrated. The award was presented by the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, in recognition of Olanrewaju’s remarkable dedication and accomplishments.

A student of Aflon Digital Academy, Kuje, Olanrewaju represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in golf and has consistently dominated national competitions. Since 2023, she has clinched multiple gold medals in both stroke and match play at the National Youth Games. At the most recent edition in Asaba, she further proved her mettle by winning gold and silver medals, underscoring her consistency and talent.

The FCT Director of Sports, Luka Istifanus, praised the young athlete as disciplined and highly focused, noting that her recognition would inspire other girls to strive for excellence.

Represented by Iyiola Ogundele, Istifanus lauded the Ministry of Women Affairs for spotlighting young achievers. He also credited the FCT Administration, led by Minister Nyesom Wike and Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, along with Mandate Secretaries Lawan Kolo Geidam and Dr. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, for creating an enabling environment that nurtures youth development and sporting excellence in the FCT.