Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Architect Obong VICTOR ATTAH, has urged management of Ibom Golf and Country Club, to introduce international flavour to Ibom Golf competition by inviting renowned world class golfers in order to give the golf course the exposure it deserves.
Speaking at the recent 86th birthday anniversary celebration organized in his honour by members of Ibom Golf and Country Club, in Uyo, the former Governor also known as the Father of Modern Akwa Ibom, suggested that the state government also bring in Polo and fishing competition as that would get more attraction to the State.
Meanwhile, in an interview with newsmen, the Captain of Ibom Golf and Country Club, ISUA ARCHIBONG, explained that they chose to celebrate the former Governor whom they call Arc of Ibom Golf, during his birthday period for giving them a place where they can have fun for their wellbeing, network with all classes of people by arranging a tournament to honour him.
Similarly, Chairman of the Central planning Committee, SAMUEL THOMAS, said it has become a tradition to celebrate the living sage who, as Governor twenty-two years ago, built for Akwa Ibom State, the best Golf Course in West Africa and to which Akwa Ibom is the toast of golfers and for golfers in Nigeria and outside.
He used the opportunity to thank all their sponsors including Ibom Air, Nsik Motors, Ubotex, E-Motion, Equatorial Trust Goddy’s Chemical, the planning committee as well as the Club management whom he described as exceptional.
