The Consular General of the South African High Commission in Nigeria, Professor Bobby Moroe, believes the South African Cup golf tournament that was concluded on Sunday at Ikoyi Club 1938, will bond businesses from the countries better.
Ninety-three amateur golfers took part in the one-day Stableford tournament at the golf section of Ikoyi Club, with Ashish Gajjar and Ambassador Pauline Onafowokan stealing the show in both male and female categories. Gajjar, returned 41 Stableford points to top the men’s order, while Onafowokan blazed through her round with 37 points.
The event was also organised to celebrate 30 years of freedom and democracy in South Africa and an unbroken diplomatic relationship with Nigeria.
“This event is to foster good relationships among the top businessmen from South Africa and Nigeria. Since the maiden event held last year, we have had good feedback, and we intend to keep it as part of the South African week going forward,” Moroe said.
Chief Executive of Crossflex International, Tolu Adesemowo, also said the everyone involved are looking forward to the next edition of the tournament.
“It has been a success from the start and that is why all parties are looking forward to the event and taking the impact of the event further from the golf course.”
Other winners at the event include Prakash Keswani, who won the surprise of the 30th position price at the event.
Linda Obieze and Funmi Omo returned 36 and 34 Stableford points to pick the second and third place respectively for the women’s class while Uyi Osemwenge and Olubanwo Latilo posted 40 and 39 too to emerge in the men’s second and third place.
