BAYELSA GOLF TOURNAMENT: Nigeria’s former president participates in ceremonial tee off

By Bartholomew Madukwe Nigeria’s former president, Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, participated in the ceremonial tee off of the first Bayelsa State Governor’s Cup International Golf Tournament in Yenagoa.

He said: “This morning, I participated in the ceremonial tee off of the Governor's Cup at the Bayelsa Golf Tournament in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. I wish the players an exciting and fair competition.” Professional golfers from four African countries (Zimbabwe, Ghana, Gabon, and Cameroun) are to partake in the Bayelsa State Governor’s Cup International Golf Tournament, which kicked off today till March 7.

According to the Captain of the HSD Golf and Country Club, Mr. Oyintonefie Richie Etonye, the international tournament is specially organised to mark the one year anniversary in the office of Governor Douye Diri. Etonye, who is also the Permanent Secretary, Government House, Yenagoa, said a mini-golf lounge, and an open-air relaxation sports bar built in honour of the Governor, will also be officially commissioned.

He said the HSD Golf and Country Club is proud of the modest but significant achievements of Governor Diri in the last one year, which has made the state to experience peace and stability. The HSD Golf and Country Club Captain hinted that the golf tournament would be played with all COVID-19 protocols, and the participating professional golfers from the four African countries have all been fully informed and are equally ready to adhere strictly to it.