The newly Elected Captain of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, Architect Ibrahim A Babayo says his 12 month tenure will witness tremendous growth in golfing events in the Club.

 

Speak while receiving the Executive members of Bar and Bench Golf Association led by it's Chairman, Justice Mudashiru Oniyangi, Babayo said his administration will organize golf event every month both for the Amateurs and the Pros.

 

Ibrahim Babayo who was elected Captain during the 2024 Annual General Meeting which took place last Weekend at the Club house, promises to embark on radical improvement both at the club house and on the course.

 

" We will be committed to ensuring proper hygiene within and around the club premises. We will also enforce a zero-tolerance policy towards plastic waste, affirming our dedication to environmental stewardship. Henceforth, all members are our environmental police to ensure strict compliance with waste disposal at designated spaces, while on the course, club house or club premises.

 

Furthermore, we recognize the need to diversify our revenue streams beyond membership fees to enhance the quality of our infrastructure, facilities and services. Hence, we will explore avenues for strategic partnerships with both the public and private sectors, leveraging on our existing relationships to attract coporate sponsors and sponsorship", Babayo said.

 

Ibrahim A Babayo got elected unopposed having served as the immediate past Vice Captain under Dr. Banjo Obaleye. 

 

Other new Executive members who will be piloting the affairs of running the IBB International Golf and Country Club for the next one year includes Vice Captain James Eromosele Agbonhese who defeated two other candidates in the race.

 

Former NAPTIP Chief Executive Officer, Dame Julie Donli won the Lady Captain position, as Bolarin Aliyu-Faniyan became the honourable Secretary.

 

Gabriel Aremu emerged Treasurer while Niyi Laoye won the House and Maintanance Officer.  Dr. Olanrewaju Phillips is now the Social and Welfare officer while Babatunde Aremu Ojerinde will serve as the new Course officer as Ashir Michael Tarfa emerged Competition Secretary. 

 

The tenure of the new Exco will expire in April 2025.