The president of Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), Dr. Lami Onayi Ahmed has given a bold statement that the safety of everyone who would attend the forthcoming All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in Abuja is assured, as the organisers are taking the matter of security very seriously.
Sports247 reports that Dr Ahmed, who is also chairperson of the AACT 2026 local organising committee, disclosed that everything is already in place towards hosting a very successful competition, even as the LOC moves into the final execution phase of preparations.
Ahmed further stressed that Nigeria is ready to welcome more than 30 African countries for the competition, which is scheduled for November 2nd to 7th at IBB International Golf & Country Club, Abuja, where she added that preparations have already gone beyond planning stage.
She disclosed further that all hands are on deck to make things move seamlessly, with dedicated teams already working tirelessly on security, transportation, accommodation, medicals, protocol, visas, accreditation, media, culture, sponsorship and other areas of organisation.
While describing the event as an opportunity to project Nigeria’s hospitality and organisational capacity, Ahmed added that the LOC is also working with government institutions, security agencies and corporate partners to ensure a successful championship.
She added that the competition, which will attract teams, players, officials, supporters, journalists and delegates from across Africa, will strengthen the progress and impact of female golfers across the continent, while also turning Abuja into an international meeting point for women in sport.
With many esteemed personalities expected in attendance, Ahmed stressed that security is non-negotiable and further disclosed that activities are already on at airports, hotels, transport routes and the venue to instal proper safety checks around all participants that will grace various aspscts of the event.
“In November, Africa will come to Abuja. They will come to compete. They will come to build friendships. They will come to experience Nigeria. Our position is very clear on security: the safety of every player, official, delegate and visitor is non-negotiable.
“A question people naturally ask when we talk to them is: Is Nigeria ready? Our answer is yes, absolutely. Nigeria is getting ready, and we are now firmly in the execution phase,” Ahmed stated with unflinching assurance.
Sports247 gathered further that AACT 2026 will be followed immediately by the Nigerian Ladies Open Golf Championship, with the competition’s schedule billed to run from November 8th to 10th, when the prize presentation is expected to take place at a glittering closing ceremony.
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