By Amina Samuel,Kaduna
The 2026 Board of Trustees Golf Tournament of Kaduna Golf Club has ended with Eunice Pam of Mayfield Golf Club, Jos, winning the ladies’ category, while Marshal Ayuba claimed the overall best nett prize in the men’s category.
Pam recorded 68 nett to win the ladies’ competition, while Ayuba returned 64 nett to emerge as the overall best nett winner in the men’s category.
The tournament brought together members of the club and other golf enthusiasts to compete and promote camaraderie among players.
It also provided an opportunity for members to engage with the club’s newly elected Board of Trustees, which has pledged to address challenges facing the club and support its development.
The seven-member board emerged from an election held in April 2026, with Colonel Abubakar Umar Dangiwa as chairman.
Other members are Engr Andrew Laah Yakubu, Engr Saidu Aliyu Mohammed, His Highness Sir Dominic Gambo Yahaya, Arc Arabi Usman Bello, Arc Mohammed Dewu and Sir Tunji Adeniyi.
Speaking on behalf of the board’s chairman, its vice chairman, Yakubu, thanked members for the confidence reposed in the trustees.
He said the board would work towards the continued development of the club, stressing the need for sound advice, effective decision-making and collective commitment.
Yakubu also called for unity and cooperation among members, expressing hope that the trustees would receive the wisdom and guidance needed to discharge their responsibilities.
He assured members that the board would work towards the success and development of the club.
The Club Captain, Honourable Nazifi Jibri, commended the trustees for their commitment and support towards the successful organisation of the tournament.
Jibri expressed confidence that the board would work with the club’s leadership and members to address existing challenges and create opportunities for further development.
The Chairman of the Tournament Committee, Alhaji Aminu Bagudu, thanked the club for entrusting him with the organisation of the competition despite the short notice.
Bagudu also appreciated the support and cooperation of members and other stakeholders, saying their contributions helped make the tournament a success.
The tournament concluded with renewed calls for cooperation between the trustees, club leadership and members to sustain the development of Kaduna Golf Club.