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OLU OF WARRI, AND OTHERS TO ATTEND GRAND OPENING OF CANAAN LAND GOLF COUNTRY CLUB ON FEBRUARY 10 IN KOKO
By Hannah Nathan, Warri
The Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse 111, will perform the grand opening of the Canaan Land Golf and Country Club on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Koko town.
‘’The Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse 111 is a good golfer and a wonderful king. We are proud to have him,” Managing Director of Akogate Water and Ajimele Oil, Honourable Felix Aganbi, said in a statement Monday Morning.
‘’Beautifully designed new homes, world-class amenities and weekly events, the Canaan Land Golf Club is 70 minutes away from the monarch’s palace.
Aganbi says the goal of the Canaan Land Mini Golf Classic is to ensure a strong sense of community.
‘’The Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse, is also set for the Canaan Land Mini Golf Classic ceremonial tee-off. Professional and amateur golfers, prominent chiefs, business moguls and top government officials from across the country will join His Royal Majesty in Koko, headquarters of Warri North Local Government on Saturday, February 10, 2024’’ the statement said.
The statement listed Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse 111, Ani Ojuyah, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, Alfred Temile, Dr Alex Ideh, Ama Etuwewe, Val Arenyeka and Shola Mese as prominent leaders assigned holes.
The organizers of the golf tournament also assigned holes to Emmppek Farms, Levant Construction, total Energies, Daniel Mayuku, Matthew Iduopiyekemwen, Sam Dudu, Optimal Energy, Warri North Local Government Chairman, Osahon Osawe and the Commanding Officer, 90 Amphibious Battalion.
Alexander Verhees, Joseph Idahosa and other professional coaches will be participating in the tournament.
‘’Guests are expected in Koko on Friday, February Cocktail party will take place in the evening. A ceremonial tee-off by the Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse 111 will be held on Saturday, February 10. Second tee-off and award presentation are scheduled for 11 am and 6 pm while the golf course party is Sunday, February 11,’’ the statement added.