Renowned legal practitioner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama (SAN), has accepted an invitation to serve as the Founding Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afro Ladies Tour, an initiative established to promote women’s participation in sports, beginning with golf, while creating opportunities for competition, mentorship, leadership and sporting excellence across Africa and beyond.
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The appointment marks a new chapter in the development of Afro Ladies Tour as it seeks to establish a sustainable platform for African women golfers and expand opportunities for women to participate and excel in other sporting disciplines.
The letter of invitation was formally presented to Gadzama by the Chief Executive Officer of Afro Ladies Tour, Dr. Fatoumatta Gaye, accompanied by the organisation’s Co-Founder and Chief Sporting Officer, Mrs. Uloma Mbuko Ogbuokiri, Nigeria’s first female professional golfer and instructor, and Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Udodirim Okongwu.
Gadzama’s acceptance is expected to strengthen the initiative’s governance and strategic direction as it works towards building a credible and enduring institution dedicated to the development of women’s sports.
Beyond his distinguished legal career, Gadzama has established a reputation in golfing circles, having previously served as Captain of the IBB International Golf and Country Club.
His experience in golf administration and institutional leadership is expected to provide valuable guidance to Afro Ladies Tour, particularly in developing its organisational structure, expanding sporting opportunities and promoting excellence among female athletes.
The initiative is designed to go beyond organising competitive golf tournaments by creating an environment where women can develop their sporting abilities, receive mentorship, build leadership skills and pursue opportunities for professional growth.
With golf serving as its initial focus, Afro Ladies Tour also intends to create opportunities for expansion into other sporting disciplines, strengthening women’s participation in sports across Africa and beyond.
The organisation envisions a sporting community that nurtures emerging talent, empowers women and encourages greater representation of female athletes in sporting activities and leadership positions.
Under the guidance of its Board of Directors, Afro Ladies Tour aims to develop a sustainable institution capable of providing meaningful opportunities for African women while promoting inclusion, participation and sporting excellence.
Gadzama’s decision to accept the leadership role reflects his commitment to supporting the initiative’s objectives and contributing his experience towards building a platform that advances women’s involvement in sports.
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