First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has been decorated as Grand Patron of the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) Nigeria 2026, the continental women’s amateur golf championship scheduled to hold in Abuja from November 2 to 7….
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has been decorated as Grand Patron of the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) Nigeria 2026, the continental women’s amateur golf championship scheduled to hold in Abuja from November 2 to 7.
The decoration was performed by the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria during a visit to seek national support for the championship.
Tinubu commended the association for its proposed Girls in Golf Legacy Project, through which it plans to mentor and nurture 300 girls in the sport.
She said the beneficiaries could go on to become world champions, noting that success in golf requires discipline, commitment and dedication.
“These are characters that enhance a formidable future,” the First Lady said.
Tinubu also congratulated the association for securing the hosting rights, saying the tournament would provide opportunities to boost tourism and economic activities in Nigeria.
Earlier, President of the Court of Appeal and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Justice Monica Mensem, commended the First Lady for her efforts in supporting girls and women in the country.
The President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, Dr Lami Onayi Ahmed, requested Tinubu’s endorsement of the tournament, as well as her participation in the opening ceremony and ceremonial tee-off.
Ahmed and Mensem subsequently decorated Tinubu as Grand Patron of the AACT Nigeria 2026.
The First Lady marked the commencement of her new role with a symbolic tee-off using a golf practice kit at her office.
Nigeria secured the hosting rights after a competitive bid in Morocco and will welcome women golfers from about 30 countries to the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja.
The 2026 edition will be the third time Nigeria is hosting the continental tournament.
