Remi Tinubu Inaugurates 2026 All-Africa Women’s Golf Championship

Remi Tinubu inaugurated the 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) on November 3, 2026, at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja. The event, which will run until Saturday, November 7, showcases 20 countries participating in the continental women’s golf championship. During the opening ceremony, Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, highlighted that hosting the event for the third time signifies the confidence of the African golfing community in Nigeria’s capability.

Mrs. Tinubu, who serves as the Grand Patron of the championship, expressed pride in Nigeria’s role as a host, stating, "This is a testament to the strong confidence the African golfing community places in our nation’s capacity, unity, and sporting excellence." She noted the championship's theme, "Uniting Africa Through the Greens", underscoring golf's capacity to foster unity across diverse national and cultural boundaries.

Furthermore, Mrs. Tinubu praised the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria for launching the Girls in Golf Legacy Project, which aims to introduce 300 girls to golf across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. As she emphasized her advocacy for women and girls, she said, "This project will open new opportunities for the next generation."

She encouraged participants to engage in the competition with integrity and sportsmanship while exploring Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage. The First Lady performed the ceremonial tee-off alongside dignitaries and participants of the golf legacy project, officially beginning the championship.

The ceremony also featured remarks from Lami Onayi, President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, and Segun Runsewe, President of the Nigeria Golf Federation. They reiterated golf's role in promoting inclusivity across genders and age groups, noting a rising participation of Nigerian women in the sport.