Makinde performs tee-off at annual women golf tournament

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has performed the ceremonial tee-off of the 8th Seyi Makinde Women Support Pro-Invitation and Amateur Open Golf Championship 2023.

The governor performed the tee-off of the 2-day annual tournament at the Ibadan Golf Club, Onireke GRA, on Saturday.

Governor Makinde has been sponsoring the tournament since 2015 to encourage female golfers and in line with his vision to promote golf and sports development in the state.

The tournament is expected to bring captains of industry and notable personalities to the state, most especially women, to compete for the honours.

The opening ceremony of the tournament was attended by top government functionaries including the Chief of Staff to the governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, commissioners, executive assistants as well as the Captain and Lady Captain of Ibadan Golf Club, Tunji Oladosu and Dorcas Oluwatunmise, respectively.