Nigeria Golf Federation Supports Akwa Ibom Youth Golf Training

Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), commended Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno for approving a free golf training program for 155 youths. This initiative, announced at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival in Uyo, aims to select five young golfers from each of the state's 31 local government areas in preparation for the 2027 National Sports Festival.

Runsewe described the program as a strategic investment in youth development and the future of golf in Nigeria. Governor Eno, represented by Secretary to the State Government Prince Enobong Uwah, stated that the Uyo Golf Club would manage the training, with local governments required to provide five young golfers each.

Runsewe expressed the NGF's readiness to collaborate with the state government to ensure the program's success, focusing on technical support, coaching, competitions, and capacity building for the young golfers.