Organizers of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Northern Zone Championship say the tournament is designed to promote peace, unity, and national well-being through the sport of golf.
The three-day championship, held at the Minna Cantonment Golf Club in Niger State, has attracted more than 250 female golfers from across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lami Ahmed, the First Vice President of LGAN, emphasized the association’s commitment to using golf as a platform for social cohesion and empowerment, particularly among women.
“We want to show that golf can promote unity, peace, and well-being across Nigeria,” Ahmed said. “This tournament is also an opportunity to introduce more women to the game and showcase the golf courses available in the northern region.”
Ahmed noted that the idea to bring the championship to Minna was inspired by LGAN President Evelyn Oyome, who has been a strong advocate for inclusivity and grassroots participation in golf.
“Rather than hosting all our events in Abuja, we felt it was important to reach out to other parts of the North. Last year, we were in Kano. This year, we are in Minna,” she added.
The tournament marks the first time an LGAN zonal open championship is being held in Minna, a development Ahmed described as historic and strategic in expanding the association’s national footprint.
“Some women in this region may have never seen a lady in golf attire before,” Ahmed said. “We hope this exposure will inspire more participation and broaden our membership base.”
In addition to promoting the sport, the championship also serves to encourage female golfers to engage with different courses and communities throughout Northern Nigeria.
The event reflects LGAN’s broader mission to use sports as a unifying force and a channel for community development, particularly in underrepresented regions.
