The Nigeria Golf Federation on Saturday organised a special golf kitty in partnership with the Defence Headquarters to mark this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Abuja.
The golf tournament was part of activities lined up to celebrate the 2025 AFDRC.
The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is observed on January 15 to commemorate the servicemen of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
It also honours veterans of the World War I and II as well as the Nigerian Civil War.
No fewer than 200 golfers took part in the tournament held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Golf Club, Abuja.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa,
represented by the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Maj. Gen. EAP Undiandeye, along with other top military personnel and dignitaries were on the ground to perform the ceremonial tee-off.
Speaking with newsmen, Undiandeye said that the tournament was organised in partnership with the NGF to celebrate the retired and fallen heroes.
“This golf tournament is part of activities lined up to commemorate the Armed Forces remembrance day.
“Beyond that, it is also in collaboration with the NGF, as you can see the President, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, present here.
“He has graciously collaborated with the Nigeria Armed Forces to not only popularise the game of golf but in tandem with the health and active nature of the game that restores people to good health.”
Also, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, the President of NGF, commended President Bola Tinubu for approving and giving a well-deserved ceremony to the fallen heroes.
“Let me first and foremost, thank President Bola Tinubu for giving a befitting ceremony to our fallen heroes.
“It’s a good thing to appreciate those who struggled for the great country called Nigeria.”
“This is a testimony to the fact that the military has a community of celebrating their best; living or dead.