Women vital for golf’s development in Nigeria — Mark

Mark opined that women, as the builders of homes, have the twin advantages of molding the characters of the young ones as well as promoting healthy competitions.Speaking at the tee-off of the 2nd edition of the Otukpo Ladies Open golf tournament in Benue State, Mark said women are the pillars of every family and have […]

Mark opined that women, as the builders of homes, have the twin advantages of molding the characters of the young ones as well as promoting healthy competitions.
Speaking at the tee-off of the 2nd edition of the Otukpo Ladies Open golf tournament in Benue State, Mark said women are the pillars of every family and have the capacity to correct societal ills through sports development.
He was pleased about the tournament which he said has improved over the years, pointing out that “more female golfers now participate in the annual tournament which serves as impetus for women empowerment and growth in our society.”
According to him: “You are up for a serious task as mothers and builders of homes. It is really challenging but with dedication and commitments, you will surely attain greater heights.”
Earlier, the Lady Captain, Otukpo Gold and Country Club, Mrs. Helen Mark thanked the participants at the tournament and urged them to play by the rules of the game .
She pointed out that the Otukpo Golf and Country Club has produced more female golfers who are now doing well in national and international competitions.
She explained that the golf club now runs a golf academy which is already producing fruits with young and talented golfers.
Mrs. Mark called on other well-meaning Nigerians to join in the struggle to liberate women and make them partakers in the onerous task of building a better Nigeria.
Also speaking, the wives of Benue and Kogi State governors; Yemisi Suswam and Halima Wada praised the host (Mrs. Mark) stressing that the project is geared towards empowering Nigerian women through the game of golf .
The duo pledged their support to the development of women in the society through sports such as golf.
Top golfers participating in this year’s tournament include the Ladies Golfers Association of Nigeria president, Mrs. Meg Attoh; Faith Baya, Teryila Aganyi, Helen Ayo and president of the Nigerian Golf Federation, Dr. Peter Deshi.