Governor Lalong, Obaseki joins others to participate at this year’s golf tournament in Jos

Governor Lalong, Obaseki joins others to participate at this year’s golf tournament in Jos

By: Sam Kayode, Jos

Governor Simon Lalong and Godwin Obaseki have participated in the teeing off at this year’s Jos golf tournament.

The President, Court of Appeal Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem was also among hundreds of professional and amateur golfers participating in the Plateau Governor’s Golf Tournament at the Lamingo Golf Course this weekend.

Governor Lalong who teed-off alongside his Edo counterpart as well as other dignitaries, said the tournament has continued to grow in size attracting more golfers from within and outside the country, thereby putting the State on the international golfing map. 

The Governor noted that the attendance this year was high because of the successes of the previous tournaments which brought in new talents and also enhanced the game in the State. 

Lalong described the presence of his Edo state colleague as another sign of solidarity and collaboration between the two States in areas like sports, arts and culture and economic development. 

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Governor Godwin Obaseki said the tournament is another evidence of the good work that Governor Lalong has put in over the years in building peace and stability in Plateau State thereby restoring it to its actual place as the Home of Peace and Tourism. 

The governor posited that though the nation continues to face challenges with insecurity in some areas, such isolated developments should not make the citizens panic and paint a picture that gives the criminals the boldness to assume that they are in charge or that there is no hope. 

Obaseki said the efforts of Governor  Lalong in the past six years are very productive because they have proven that any level of crises and instability can be neutralised through the cooperation of all citizens. 

Captain of the Lamingo Golf Club and Special Adviser to Lalong on Legislature Joe Bukar said the Tournament has continued to showcase more talents and attract some of the best golfers in the country who are eager to savour the beauty, hospitality and serenity ofJos Plateau which is second to none in Nigeria. 

He said the golfers have already been competing in various categories leading to the grand finale today where prizes will be awarded to the winners. 

Governor Lalong, Obaseki joins others to participate at this year’s golf tournament in Jos