Saidu wins 2017 Jaji golf championship

Aminu Saidu of Zaria Golf Club on Saturday emerged winner of the 2017 NBL Jaji Golf Championship Tournament.

Saidu who played in the men’s category 0-14 emerged Best Nett of the 18 holes with 64 points.

Others who played along with him were Barrister Babanja E of Ola Sa’ad Golf Club with 71 points emerging second runnerup, Sergeant Abubakar also of Ola Sa’ad Golf club got 77 point emerged second runner-up while Abdullahi Mamman and Alhassan of Ola Sa’ad Golf club with 74 and 78points emerged Best Gross 18 Holes and Runner Up Gross 18 Holes respectively.

Speaking at the presentation of awards, Mr. Abbey Ajayi of the NBL noted that his company has a strong relation with the arm forces, and will not relent in the sponsorship of the tournament in Jaji.

“What we are witnessing today is the result of that partnership that we have enjoyed with the Armed Forces of this great country over the years, we have once again shown our commitment through our sports sponsorship.

“The golf tournament itself has continued to witness positive transformation as it keeps getting bigger and better every year. This tournament offers us a unique opportunity to exercise, bond and enjoy good times together.

Our participation this year has added a new dimension as was done in previous editions, by introducing a coaching clinic this year, we aim to encourage new golfers into the game of golfing, by encouraging new people into this exciting sport,” he said.

Earlier at the Golf Clinic, the Commandant Nigerian Army School of Infantry Brigadier General Jamiu Saram commended the company for the laudable initiative of golf clinic, stressing that the game of golf is very important for Nigerian military since it will keep the military personnel fit all the times.

Also speaking the Captain of Ola Sa’ad Golf club Colonel Nicholas Ashinze commended the commitment of the sponsor, who he said has been a major supporter of golf in Ola Sa’ad Golf Club, particularly the introduction of golf clinic.