Politics
THE Chairman of the famous Ikoyi Club 1938, Tafa Zibiri-Aliu, is set to lead other dignitaries to a golf tournament at the Club to celebrate the former Permanent Secretary and Secretary of Petroleum, Philip Asiodu, CON, CFR, who turned 90 years recently.
The Golf Kitty, which is an invitational, and comes up on Thursday 14th March 2024, at the Golf Section of the Club, will have in attendance the Captain, Tade Adekunle, and other distinguished members playing, according to Austin Irabor, a member of the Club, who spoke on behalf of the organizers.
He pointed out that it promises to be a true celebration of excellence at the Ikoyi Club 1938 golf course, as members, veterans, captains of industries and leaders in government and business amongst others gather at the club’s golf course for the 90th birthday celebration golf kitty in honour of Chief Philip Asiodu, who was also a Chief Economic Adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo.
The Golf kitty Is scheduled to hold on the 14th of March 2024 as part of the activities for the celebration of Asiodu’s 90th birthday.
Asiodu is the patriarch of the Asiodu family of Nnikwu village, Umuaji, Asaba, Delta State and a distinguished senior member, a veteran of the Ikoyi Club, and the Golf section for many decades.
Also, speaking on behalf of the family, Peter Osamgbi, noted that “Chief Asiodu’s landmark age attainment comes as a thing of great joy to us, family and friends of the retired Federal Permanent Secretary, Former Secretary of Petroleum of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chief Economic Adviser to the President, who is also the Izoma of Asaba”
Pointing out that the sporting engagement through golf is a testament to his blessed life and a celebration of one of Nigeria’s revered economists and dedicated public servants.
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-March 13, 2024 @ 11:38 GMT|
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