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President Wants RSG To Provide Golf Course
The President of Fair Cottage Empowerment Initiatives (FCEI), Judith Obomanu has appealed to Rivers State Government to provide a mini golf course for children to train and learn how to play golf.
She explained that with Port Harcourt Club 1928, golf is a restricted area for other children whose parents are not members of the Club, consequently depriving some children to learn the game.
Obomanu made the appeal shortly after she came back with three children that participated in this year’s IBB Open Junior Golf Championship, in Abuja, last week.
FCEI is a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) registered with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2014, which aims and objectives is geared towards training children in various sporting events and empower women in the country,
She noted that only Rivers State went with three children golfers, while other states attended the championship with over 50 children.
” I wish Rivers State Government own golf course or provide a place where children can be training and learn how to play golf.
“Port Harcourt Club is a restricted place where many children don’t have access to the facilities, except children that their parents are members of the Club.
I was shocked when I saw Otukpo, Lagos and Jos brought over children and well kitted to the championship,” she said.
Speaking, one of the golfers who represented the state at the championship, Christy Obomanu, age 10, said she felt good to participate, even though she came fifth in her category.
According to Obomanu, her ambition is to become the next Tiger Woods in golf.
” I felt good even though I came up fifth position, but I believe next time I will do better through training and hard work,” she said.
Others who represented the state are Okemute and Okeogene, from same parents.
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The Bayelsa State government, yesterday, announced that the marathon will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, a sports management company.
Under the theme “The Reveal,” the race represents a bold unveiling of Bayelsa’s immense human and cultural potential to the international community, inviting the world to witness the resilience, grit, and talent rooted in the heart of the Niger Delta.
According to the organisers, the race will be flagged off at 9:30 a.m., at the Opolo Roundabout, guiding participants through a carefully designed 10-kilometre route that highlights the scenic beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Yenagoa.
The course will culminate at Peace Park Square, where athletes will cross the finish line into a grand celebration of endurance, unity, and community spirit.
To elevate the experience for runners and spectators alike, the finish venue will host a high-energy post-race concert featuring performances from top A-list artistes, blending sport and entertainment in a festival-style atmosphere.
The organisers directed all registered participants to collect their race bibs and kits at the designated Peace Park Square between March 30 and April 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
The race, according to them, is currently on track for World Athletics accreditation, underscoring the commitment of both the Bayelsa State Government and Nilayo Sports Management Limited to delivering an event that meets the highest global standards.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Friday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete, Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola, was presented with a cheque of N3 million.
The presentation forms part of the NSC’s initiative to recognise and reward exceptional junior athletes who distinguished themselves in 2025 and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s medal haul.
Majekodunmi delivered an impressive run of performances on the track. At the last edition of the National Sports Festival, she stormed to gold in the 400m and the 4x400m relay. She replicated the double triumph at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Junior Championship, in Abeokuta, before emerging as one of the standout stars at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
Speaking during the presentation, Olopade explained that the Commission deemed it necessary to extend financial appreciation to grassroots athletes after elite performers had earlier received grants running into thousands of dollars.
“A few weeks ago, after paying grants to our elite athletes, we agreed tthere was a need to also appreciate these young, budding talents who made Nigeria proud last year,” he said.
He disclosed that of the 376 medals recorded by Nigerian athletes in 2025, more than 200 were won by grassroots talents, underscoring the importance of sustained investment in youth development.
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