Former Managing Director/CEO Polaris BankMr. Innocent C. Ike, has been honored for his contribution to the development of the game of Golf in Nigeria.
Mr. Ike was recently honored by the Nigerian golfing community at a two-day invitational cat labeled the Innocent C. Ike Classic, held at the Lakowe Lakes Golf Resort, Lagos, Nigeria.
On the first day of the tournament, the lady golfers were locked horns, while the second day featured male golfers squaring off for the coveted prize among several categories.
The 18-hole classic attracts more than 150 amateur and professional golfers and is an unprecedented carnival of fun, reunions and energy.
The highlight of this event is the presentation of prizes to the winners of various categories. Mohammed Suleiman was the overall winner in the Men’s Category, while Tim Ayomike was the 2nd runner-up. Sadiq Edu won the longest trophy in the Men’s category.
Polaris Bank Golfer and Ambassador Maryanne Udoka won the Women’s Handicap (19-36) category with a Net score of 68, while Candy Agu won the Handicap (0-18) category. Mrs. Sila Ojo became the longest winner in the Women’s category.
The event was filled with messages of praise and commendation by Nigerians from all walks of life.
Expressing happiness over the donation from Mr. Ike, the Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the President of the Nigerian Golf Federation, (NGF) Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, commended him for setting standards for Nigerian companies. imitate. In his words, “I feel proud to be associated with Mr. Ike Innocent’s achievements. The Golf Community has greatly benefited from your support in promoting the game, and the values that Golf represents. Through its support for the Golf community, Polaris Bank has been widely decorated as the “Most Golf Friendly Bank in Nigeria.”
Speaking at the event, Dr MI Okoro, the immediate past captain of Ikoyi Club 1938 Golf Section, commended Mr. Ike for supporting many Golf clubs, including Ikoyi Club 1938 Golf Section, IBB Golf Club, Ikeja Golf & Country Club and the hosts. others in Nigeria. An elated Dr Okoro noted, “It is no wonder why representatives of various clubs come together on a day like this to say thank you.”
The Chairman of Ikoyi Club 1938, Mr. Ademola Mumuney, appreciated Mr. Innocent Ike for his steps in taking the Polaris brand to the nooks and crannies of the Nation through strategic partnership with Golf Clubs in Nigeria. He stressed, “Polaris Bank sponsored the Ikoyi Club 1938 Range fence project to bring game safety to the Club. This initiative provided three years of brand rights for the project. The partnership with golf stakeholders made them love the game, and they are now golfers. that’s fun.
On her part, Mrs. Ekanem Ekwueme, Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Past President noted, “I appreciate Mr. Innocent Ike for his great support to the Golf Federation; he supports all Golf Clubs in Nigeria through mutually beneficial partnerships. This is a prime example is the recently held Nigerian Golf Summit where Polaris endorsed the initiative.
Engineer Ibrahim Aminu Bagudu, Captain of Kaduna Golf Club 1921, expressed his happiness “Mr. Innocent C. Ike has brought so much joy to Golf in Nigeria. We in Kaduna will never forget your support in hosting the First Royal tournament as part of Kaduna’s centennial celebrations Golf club.
One of the highest ranked golfers in Nigeria, Sunday Olapade of Ikoyi Golf Club Nigeria, has thanked the former MD/CEO for supporting Professional Golfers in the country.
Olapade thanked the former MD for the help he gave to his career; to showcase their talent across Africa.
In his reply, Mr. Innocent C. Ike expressed his gratitude to everyone, especially the committee of friends and the committee that helped in honoring Kitty. He praised golfers for using the game of Golf to positively impact people’s lives.
“Your actions today speak volumes for golfers and the golfing community; your togetherness and spirit of cooperation continue to make a positive impact on lives,” Mr Ike said.
As the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Mr Innocent C. Ike is credited with initiating a post-pandemic partnership initiative that has supported many Golf Clubs and associations in Nigeria to run amateur and professional competitions. This initiative has helped stimulate more participation and promote unity and business development among golfers across the country.
Other notable golfers in Kitty are Eze, Dr Patrick II Chinedu Acholonu; Senator Emma Anosike direct captain of IBB Golf Club, Mohammed Abdullahi, Executive Director of Polaris Bank, and Ayotunde Coker, MD of Rack Center, among others.
Polaris Bank, Mixta Africa, and Rack Center are among the corporate sponsors for the vibrant event.
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