The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of members of the Interim Management Board of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, resulting in the cancellation of the election that was scheduled for Saturday (yesterday).
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant, Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja.
NAN reports that Wike had on April 4, 2025 inaugurated a newly-constituted Board of Trustees for the club.
This followed a lingering crisis affecting the operations of the club.
The Board, headed by Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, President of the Court of Appeal, was charged to take the club to greater heights.
The Board was also charged to conduct a transparent and credible Executive Committee election, amend the club’s constitution, and ensure its proper registration.
Following its mandate, Executive Committee elections was fixed for Saturday (yesterday), but was abruptly cancelled following the appointment of an interim management board.
Olayinka said the appointed members of the interim management board were to assume duties with immediate effect.
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He said: “The IBB Golf Club Interim Management Board is to be led by Dr Peter Deshi, while the secretary is Barrister Yomi Oyelola.
“Other members of the Board are Otunba Gbengba Elegbeleye, Arc. Nanwor Mamven, Mrs. Ekanem Ekwueme, Arc. Arabi Bello, Lawan Aboki, Okey Nnaedozie, Fred Otobo, and Julius Fadairo.
“By this appointment, members of the Management Board are to assume duty with immediate effect.”
Olayinka said Wike congratulated the appointees and urged them to work assiduously for the repositioning of the club.
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