Dogara wins 2nd NESI golf tourney, seeks investment in golf

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has emerged champion of the 2nd Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) golf tournament held at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that over 160 golfers from the electricity industry participated in the tournament aimed at  strengthening collaboration […]

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has emerged champion of the 2nd Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) golf tournament held at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that over 160 golfers from the electricity industry participated in the tournament aimed at  strengthening collaboration among stakeholders and promoting efficient service delivery.

Dogara returned an aggregate score of 62 net to emerge the overall winner of the one-day scintillating event.

An elated Dogara told NAN at the gala night for participants on Saturday that luck might have played a part in his victory, but he was more excited about participating in the tournament.

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“I am excited not because I have won, but because I participated.

“I will say you cannot dismiss the role of luck in sports, I have been playing for some time, the first edition I came second and am happy winning today,” he said.

Dogara however stressed the need for more investment in the development of golf across the country in line with international best practices.

He specifically urged the Federal Government to put in place regulations that will mandate corporate organisations to develop and maintain strategic facilities like the IBB golf course.

NAN reports that the highlight of the gala night was the presentation of awards to winners and participants in different categories. (NAN)