Golf will make its debut on the Akwa Ibom State Sports activities Competition at present because the Ibom Golf Course at Ibom Resort & Golf Resort, Uyo, hosts the primary golf occasion within the historical past of the state competition.
The historic occasion will function 32 groups, representing the 31 Native Authorities Areas of Akwa Ibom State alongside Crew Nigeria, made up of non-indigenous contributors.
The ceremonial tee-off is scheduled for 8:00am, whereas the competitors is predicted to start at 8:30am.
Captain of Ibom Golf and Nation Membership, Isuamfon Archibong, will lead {the golfing} neighborhood into the maiden competitors.
A number of outstanding Akwa Ibom indigenes and professionals are anticipated to function, together with Dr James Inam for Eket, Rt. Hon. Usoro Akpanusoh for Esit Eket and former Akwa Ibom Golf Affiliation chairman, Sam Ekpenyong, for Ibeno.
Ibesikpo Asutan will function former Head of Service of Akwa Ibom State, Elder Effiong Essien, and retired Everlasting Secretary, Elder Eno Effiong, whereas Senator Albert Akpan and Dr Iniobong Essien will signify Ibiono Ibom.
Former Home of Meeting member, Barr. Uwem Ekanem, will signify Ikot Abasi.
A notable pairing will come from Nsit Ubium, the place Chief of the Akwa Ibom State Home of Meeting, Rt. Hon. Otobong Bob, will crew up with former Speaker of the Home, Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke.
For Urue Offong/Oruko, former Legal professional Common of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Victor Iyanam, will signify his house Native Authorities Space.
Uyo can be represented by IGCC Captain Isuamfon Archibong, who will pair with Federal Commissioner of the Public Complaints Fee, Hon. Ubong Uwah.
The competitors will even deliver collectively captains of trade, bankers, professionals, ladies golfers and younger skills, with contributors searching for to make historical past as the primary champions of golf on the Akwa Ibom State Sports activities Competition.
The inclusion of golf within the 2026 version has been welcomed by {the golfing} neighborhood, with appreciation prolonged to Governor Umo Eno for his assist in direction of the upkeep of the Ibom Golf Course.
The Ministry of Sports activities, led by the Commissioner, Elder Paul Bassey, has additionally been recognised for together with golf on this yr’s competition.
Consideration now turns to the course as golfers put together to battle for the maiden title and the chance to grow to be the first-ever golf champions within the historical past of the Akwa Ibom State Sports activities Competition.
