Cross River Launches International Governor’s Golf Cup

On [date not specified], Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu inaugurated the International Governor’s Golf Cup, an initiative aimed at promoting sports, tourism, and investment opportunities within the state. This tournament is the first of its kind in Cross River and is expected to draw golfers and stakeholders, facilitating networking and business engagement.

The initiative seeks to position Cross River on the international golf map while highlighting the state’s tourism attractions and investment potential. A Local Organising Committee has been formed, comprising professionals from the Cross River State Government, the Professional Golfers Association of Nigeria, and the Calabar Golf Club, to ensure the event's successful execution.

MumZoe Imani Odey, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Electronic Media, is among those appointed to the committee. The tournament aims to leverage golf for economic diplomacy, attracting visitors and strengthening business relationships, thereby promoting Cross River as a destination for sports, leisure, tourism, and investment.