NILDS and LGAN Collaborate to Empower Girls in Golf

The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has partnered with the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) to promote women's participation in golf through a Memorandum of Understanding. This collaboration aims to provide institutional support for golf development, enhance gender inclusion, and create opportunities for young girls to engage in the sport.

The initiative is backed by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who supports the Girls in Golf Legacy Project, which seeks to introduce 300 Nigerian girls to golf across the six geopolitical zones. Professor Abubakar O. Sulaiman, the Director-General of NILDS, praised the First Lady for her support, calling it a significant step towards empowering young girls and increasing women's involvement in sports.

He made these remarks during the opening ceremony of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy at the IBB Golf and Country Club in Abuja, where he participated in the symbolic tee-off. The championship has attracted female golfers from 20 African countries and is hosted by Nigeria for the third time, concluding on November 7.