Ighodaro, Oyarekhua win 2018 NNPC Upstream Golf Tournament in Benin City
Dr. Emmanuel Ighodaro and Ace Broadcaster, Princess Habiibah Oyeghe Oyarekhua, on Saturday night we’re adjudged as winners at the 2018 NNPC Upstream Golf Tournament concluded at Benin Club Golf Section (BCGS), Benin City, Edo State.
The two days tournament packaged by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in conjunction with BCGS, saw the presentation of trophies and fabulous prizes done by representative of NNPC GMD; Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu; Captain of the Club, Osagie Nehikhare, and among others.
Ighodaro, former Chairman, Nigeria Medical Association, Edo State branch, against all odds played 72 net to emerge overall best in the BCGS men’s handicap 0-14 ahead of Gen. Oscar Iyare with 76 net, while Engr. Eseosa Ojomo settled for third place with 78 net. Osaze Iyare won the best gross award with 84 gross.
Similarly, Princess Oyarekhua, the Vice Lady Captain was at her best again when she won the ladies category with 76 net, making it the fifth tournaments she has won this season. Nkiruka Awiaka played 77 net for second position while Folake Okorodudu beat Deborah Otabor on count-back to place third, while the latter won fourth place with 82 net each.
In the same vein, the BCGS Men’s handicap 15-28 category was won by AVM Hassan Aliyu having played 77 net, Gilbert Aghogho beat Rev. Fr. Peter Oshomah on count-back having both played 80 net each to settle for second and third place respectively.
Other winners are Engr. Stephen Ebaretonbofa with 78 net to claim the special guests trophy, while Gen. J. Bindawa and Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu placed second and third respectively with 80 net and 87 net.
Also, NNPC men’s category award was won by Godfrey Omonohio with 73 net. Bagudu A. Ibrahim netted 77 net for second place, just as Dakop Yoila 80 net placed him on third position, while best gross went to Mike Balami with 101 gross.
Other winners include J. Okojie from Sapele Athletic Club, with 76 net to win guests men cadre ahead of Been Okonofua of UBTH, with 78 net. Rita Izoje won the guests ladies from Ibori Golf and Country Club, Asaba, with 76 net ahead of Sandra Emina of UBTH, who played 85 net.
