NBCC to host golf tourney to boost Nigeria–UK business relations
The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has unveiled plans for its 2025 golf tournament, an event designed to strengthen bilateral relations and widen business prospects between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, Tayo Babalakin, Chairman of the NBCC Golf Committee, announced that the tournament will take place on December […]
Members of the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) Golf Committee
The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has unveiled plans for its 2025 golf tournament, an event designed to strengthen bilateral relations and widen business prospects between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, Tayo Babalakin, Chairman of the NBCC Golf Committee, announced that the tournament will take place on December 11 at the Ikoyi Golf Club. He described golf as a “golden choice,” noting that its calm and serene nature provides a welcome contrast to the high-pressure environments business leaders often navigate.
He explained that the NBCC Golf Cup doubles as a social and networking platform, offering a relaxed setting for deeper business engagement among participants.
“Participation will help companies consolidate brand loyalty among a captive audience of distinguished professionals and provide an avenue to engage key customers and golfing staff,” he said.
Babalakin added that the tournament is expected to draw business executives, investors, policymakers and other key players in trade and investment, strengthening ties between Nigerian and British organisations.
He noted that the NBCC has successfully hosted its annual golf tournament for the past 11 years.
According to him, the overarching goal of the event is to deepen the Chamber’s commitment to creating and expanding business opportunities for its members.
“It is an annual event aimed at bringing together business leaders, investors, policy makers, etc., and stakeholders in trade and investment to strengthen relationships among our members and non-members. That is why corporate bodies have been identifying with it and sustaining it.”
He added that “it is a corporate team competition open to members and non-members. We have about 25 companies that will be taking part in this amateur competition for first, second, third and fourth prizes.
“We also have two special prizes for the best individual male and female. Golf is one of the few sports that allows men and women to play and compete together.”