A new Captain for Ilorin Golf Club, Alhaji Luqman Yahaya emerged during the Club Annual General Meeting of the club held recently at the club's house in Ilorin, Kwara State Capital.

Yahaya took over the mantle of leadership from the former Captain Alhaji Gani Baba unopposed.

“I will like to thank God, the board of Trustees, past captains and all and sundry that have worked diligently to bring this great club to this enviable position, I believe that their efforts have positioned Ilorin Golf Club as one of the best in the country,” he said.

He however promised to give his hundred percent commitments and do his best to compliment the efforts of the past Captains in making decisions that will benefit the Club without sentiments.

Yahaya has been a member of Ilorin Golf Club since 14 years ago, and he has been contributing both financially and morally to the development of the club before he emerged has the new captain, notable among his efforts was his contributions during last covid-19 pandemic that rocked the golfing circle nationwide.