Lanre Tanimowo
led the list of winners when the 5th Daniel Ogechi Akujobi Memorial
Foundation (DOAMF) Golf Tournament was concluded at the golf section of Ikoyi
Club in Lagos.
Tanimowo, a six
handicapper returned a brilliant 68 nett score at the one day meet to edge out
Michael Anukwuem to the runner up spot. A feat which he confessed he has looked
forward to since last year.
“I have been
working hard for this event and looked forward to winning it. So I practiced
hard for it” Tanimowo said during the presentation ceremony.
Ted Iwere,
Captain of the golf section of Ikoyi Club in his remark also referred to the
DOAMF Charity Golf event as one event has gained the interest of members and goodwill
of sponsors. “I think it is because of the laudable cause the event pushes” he
added.
The event was
supported by public-spirited corporate bodies and individuals that included; Diamond
Bank Plc, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Global EVC Ltd, PESLEY-PBTG Group, ARM
Pension Managers, Caritas Communication, Arik Air, Apartment Royale, Cappa
& D’Alberto PLC, Radial Circle Group, Channels TV, Nigeria Bottling
Company, Seplat, Mobil Producing, Grand Oak, SIMS, CMCL Golf Tours, SPAR (Park
‘n’ Shop), Zenith Bank, Protea and Sheraton Hotels.
In the ladies
category, Pat Okoronkwo, fended off challenges from Stefanie Erles and Cathy
Fischer to pick the top ladies prize with five strokes advantage shooting 69
net at the event. The duo settled for runner-up and third place respectively.
Other winner at
the charity golf event included, Peter Eben-Spiff who won men’s gross prize
beating Uyi Akpata and Remi Olukoya to second and third place. Gloria Joel,
Angela Adegboyega and Maureen Reece also made the winner’s list.
Coordinator of
the DOAMF Charity Tournament, Par Bassey said that the turnout at the event was
heartwarming and it goes a long way to justify the cause it was set to promote.
“We feel highly
honoured to have busy people gather for this event. It goes a long way to
accentuate what this foundation is here to promote.” He said.
About DOAMF
The
Daniel Obgechi Akujobi Memorial (DOAM) Foundation is a charitable,
humanitarian, and non-governmental organisation established in 2006, in memory
of Master Daniel Ogechi Akujobi (1992-2005) who died from injuries he sustained
in a fatal highway accident on his way back to school along the Lagos-Ibadan
expressway, Ogun State Nigeria. He was the only son of his parents.
DOAM
Foundation is dedicated to the enhancement of the education and health of
less-privileged children and youths in the society. Since its establishment,
the Foundation has offered scholarships to a number of vulnerable but
intelligent children in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions. It has also
undertaken various life-improving programs including de-worming of children,
mentorship, educational, nutritional and psycho-social support to children and
youths in the society.
The
Foundation provides a platform to inspire and positively affect the lives of
the most vulnerable in our society. Since inception, over 48,000 lives have
been impacted through our programs.
Pix Caption: (L-R) Lanre Tanimowo, BH Sumanth, Akinsanya
Akindele, Sonari Jack on hole one at Ikoyi Golf Club during the DOAMF Charity Golf
