Abuja: Jabiru Tsauri, National Coordinator and CEO of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, has pledged strong support for the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy. Tsauri spoke during a courtesy visit by Lami Ahmed, President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), and her delegation on Wednesday in Abuja. He described the championship as a milestone for Nigeria’s sports diplomacy and economic growth, highlighting its potential continental impact.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Tsauri expressed delight in receiving the LGAN delegation, emphasizing that their vision aligns with national development goals. He assured that AUDA-NEPAD would provide the necessary backing for the championship. Tsauri highlighted that the development of women’s golf deserves national attention and urged support for athletes and administrators to elevate Nigeria’s global sporting profile.
Tsauri commended LGAN for securing the hosting rights, describing the achievement as ‘credible and laudable,’ and reaffirmed his role as Patron and Co
ntinental Ambassador. He stated, ‘Nigeria has the capacity, population strength, and hospitality to host over 30 African nations. We will showcase our unity and leadership on the continent through this championship.’
Earlier, LGAN President, Lami Ahmed, stated that the visit aimed to establish a strategic partnership with AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria. ‘We are here not just as sports administrators but as patriots committed to national prestige and Africa’s unity through sport,’ Ahmed said. She disclosed that Nigeria would host the championship from November 1 to November 7 under the theme ‘Uniting Africa Through the Greens.’
Ahmed emphasized that the event would align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative by boosting tourism and the sports economy. She noted, ‘To host Africa successfully, we need strong institutional backing. AUDA-NEPAD represents the continent’s developmental heartbeat.’ Ahmed appealed for AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria’s endorsement as the championship’s official institutional anchor and invited
Tsauri to serve as LGAN Patron and Continental Ambassador, highlighting his leadership and Pan-African influence.
The championship is expected to attract female golfers, officials, and delegates from over 30 African countries, strengthening Nigeria’s status as a sporting hub.