According to a news report from the Daily Trust, over 180 golfers from golf clubs across the country are expected to converge at the Ilorin Golf Club for this year's annual Emirate Global Hotel Amateur Open Tournament 2024. The tournament is scheduled to tee off on Saturday, May 11th, 2024.

Hon. Justice Lambo Akanbi (rtd), Chairman of Emirate Global Hotels and Suite, will officially tee off the championship.

The participating golfers, comprising 124 males and 21 females, represent clubs such as Ibom Golf Club, Ikeja Golf Club, Abeokuta Golf Club, and Tiger Golf Club, among others.

This prestigious event, initiated and powered by Emirate Global Hotels and Suite, reflects Hon. Lambo Akanbi's commitment to supporting and nurturing the sport of golf.

”The event is an annual championship introduced by the Chairman of Emirate Global Hotel, Hon. Lambe Akanbi, as part of his support and love for golf and his passion to grow the sport.

”We have concluded plans to hold the 2024 edition which will involve 124 males and 21 females and some other 11 are on standby because they registered late.

”The championship will Tee-off by 6:30 a.m on Saturday, though the official Tee-off will be by 9:00 am, and the closing will be in the evening when winners will be announced and rewarded,” Akanbi said.

He said the championship without any age bracket has prizes and souvenirs to be won by the winners and other consolation prizes for all participants.

The LOC member added that there are different categories of 1,2,3,4 and Senior Veterans.

It is reported that among top golfers expected at the championship are Lanre Sagaya, Otunba Olusola Adekanola, Owolabi Olajide among others.