AMINA ANEBI, Kaduna
Lady golfers from across the country arrived Kaduna on Saturday to partake in the two-day Gulf Club Open in the state.
The teeing- off of the game was done by the Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, at the country club.
She said the Kaduna State Government expended appreciable resources on sport, knowing the role it plays in its economy.
She assured that it is on course in ensuring all-round development of the sector.
In her remarks, the Deputy Governor said that she was delighted to be there.
“Kaduna Government is committed to developing sport activities.
“We hope that the golf club will support us in that direction,” she said.
Dr. Balarabe said that sport is very important to the lives of all individuals, as it it builds not only physically, but mentally.
“Thank you very much for always putting golf on the map. We are making Kaduna greater, hope you will always contribute to that,” she added.
Responding to the request of the club’s management for the acquiring of its Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), she mandated the Commissioner of Sport Development to do follow-up.
On the tournament, she welcomed golfers from all over the country, while expressing the hope that the overall winner will emerge from the state.
“There will always be one winner and I pray Kaduna win the tournament,” she prayed.
She was excited that events such as golf and other sporting activities attract funds to the state.
“Whenever we are hosting anything in Kaduna, people coming in bring in some revenue.
“Our hotels become filled up, people are seeing what we are doing. We want more of such. I want to congratulate ladies who are here. For those still outside, I urge them to come in; it creates bonding and strengthens relationships,” she said.
Other categories of players include, 0-10, 10- 20, 20-28 and 28-36, while in the ladies open men are always special guests,because in the game of golf , its all gentleman’s game.