The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged financial assistance and land allocation to the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) to support its operations and the development of a permanent office accommodation.
The Minister made the pledge on Friday, October 30, 2026, when he received a delegation of the Association, led by its President, Dr Lami Onayi Ahmed, at his official residence in Life Camp, Abuja.
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Wike also assured the Association of financial support for the successful hosting of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.
He said the FCT Administration would provide the necessary assistance to ensure a successful tournament, which is expected to attract golfers from across the African continent.
On the proposed office accommodation, the Minister promised to allocate land and provide financial support for its development.
He, however, stressed that the Association must develop the allocated land within a stipulated period.
Wike also approved a 50 per cent reduction in the facility fee for the use of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre for the tournament’s closing banquet and prize presentation.
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The Minister explained that the concession would cover part of the maintenance costs of the facility, which is managed by Julius Berger.
On preparations for the continental championship, Wike disclosed that the FCT Administration had intervened in the rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf Course, with Julius Berger, the original construction company, completing approximately 95 per cent of the restoration work.
He said the intervention was aimed at ensuring that the golf course meets the requirements for hosting the international competition.
Earlier, LGAN President, Dr Lami Onayi Ahmed, commended the FCT Minister for his support for sports development and the Association’s activities.
She disclosed that 22 countries had registered for the competition, while arrangements were being made to accommodate up to 30 participating nations.
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Dr Ahmed said the 2026 edition would mark the fourth time Nigeria is hosting the prestigious African women’s golf championship, following previous editions in 1996 and 2010.
She also announced that the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, had endorsed the tournament and accepted to serve as its Grand Patron.