The SOHK team Tours the IBB Golf and Country Club in Abuja
The School of Hardknocks Nigeria recorded its presence at the IBB Golf Course. Located in the vicinity of the Presidential Villa at Aso Drive, the facility spans 125 hectares. It was indeed an amazing and captivating experience as the CEO of SOHK Nigeria Dr. Jerry Akubo led his Team to visit the most impressive Golf Course in the African continent.
Upon arrival, the SOHK Nigeria team was warmly received by the General Manager of IBB International Golf & Country Club, Mr. Kalip B. Jauwi who was exceptionally delighted to identify with the objectives of The School Of Hardknocks. In his welcome address, Mr. Kalip explained that the IBB Golf was established in 1991 by General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, and its 18 Whole standard Golf Course and amazing features were designed by Julius Berger. The entire SOHK Golf Team was led by The IBB Tour Guide Mr. Maxwell, on a convoy of the four expensive IBB Golf Carts of the club. In the tour session, he identified various locations such as the Green, the Bunker, The Stroke Index Board, The Fairway, The T-Box, The Par, etc. It was indeed exciting to see Golfers perfectly stroking their balls along the fairways as they toured the entire 125 Hectares of the IBB Golf Course within 4 hours. The experience will forever be an antidote to anxiety, and stress to any visitor.
Mr. Kalip further explained that playing Golf reveals your personality showing whether you’re disciplined, honest, truthful, articulative, and respectful to other people. He also noted that the game of Golf requires a very high level of concentration without any atom of distraction. In his words, your mental alertness is key to any successful strike of a golf Ball. Mr. Kalip also described the wildlife attributes of the IBB Golf Course, it incubates an ecosystem of Crocodiles, Fishes, Birds, Snakes, Monkeys, and Antelopes which attracts Golfers to the unique IBB Golf Club.
USING SPORTS TO FIGHT CRIME
The CEO of SOHK Nigeria, Dr. Jerry Akubo in his quest and passion to drive the objectives of the NGO reiterated his relentless commitment to using Sports to fight crime and is currently promoting Golf through strategic engagement with relevant stakeholders like IBB Golf Club and setting up Mobile Golf avenues to get various people attracted to golf. It will no doubt allow some the opportunity to have access to Golf and enjoy it outdoors and get a little exercise at the same time.
For others, it is a chance to get away from the stress and strain of their daily routine and find a location to learn how to become professional golfers. Also, it will instill and inspire others to enjoy the social aspect of golf — as a game that people of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities can play together, as there is no violence attached to Golf Sports as a means to fight and eradicate Crime in Nigeria.
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