Akeredolu to Grace Ade-Ojo @79 Golf Tourney

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) will be the special guest of honour at the 79th birthday tournament in honour of the Chairman of Toyota Nigeria Limited, Chief Michael Ade-Ojo (OON).

The special kitty will hold on June16 and 17 at the Smokin Hills Golf Resort, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State.

The Marketing Manager, Smokin Hills, Bayo Aderinto, said Monday that the event would bring together captains of industries, businessmen and notable personalities to Ilara-Mokin, the birthplace of the business guru in order to showcase some of his noble contributions to nation building.

Golfers would arrive Ilara-Mokin on June 16 and play-practice round same day to sharpen their skills in readiness for the main event.

Later in the day, there would be a get- together, as is the tradition, to welcome the golfing community.

The tournament format is shot gun system as was in the previous editions as amateur gentlemen and ladies take to the endearing topography of Smokin Hills which is considered one of most challenging golf courses in Africa.

There would also be a facility tour of Elizade University which was recently tagged by the Nigerian Universities Commission (N.U.C) as the model for private university education in Nigeria.

In the evening, the tournament will hit a crescendo with a gala night of pomp and pageantry as golfers who have distinguished themselves in the tournament will receive their prizes and trophies.

It is noteworthy to mention that Toyota (Nigeria) Limited in its characteristic manner will be sponsoring the hole 13 with a cash prize of N5 million as the hole-in-one prize.