Funmi Olaitan, Ibadan

No fewer than 110 golfers, both local and international,  are expected to participate in the maiden edition of Ibadan Mesiogo Open starting today, ‪October 4.‬

Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Abayomi Oke, who made the disclosure on Tuesday in Ibadan, said  the competition is being organized in conjunction with the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes and 3e Actuaries.

Oke explained that 69 local golfers and 41 foreigners from 18 countries are being expected to be part of the competition that ‪ends on Sunday, October 8, 2017‬.

He said  the competition will start with IMEGA Women Empowerment and Fund Ceremony  while the State Governor, Mr Abiola Ajimobi will tee off the golf Competition for professional golfers at Ibadan Golf Club ‪on Thursday, October 5, 2017‬.

Oke added that IMEGA 2017 Awards Gala will hold ‪on Saturday, October 7, 2017‬ and IMEGA Amateur Open for Ameteur Golfer at Ibadan Golf Club will hold ‪on October 8, 2017‬.