As part of activities marking the 120 years of its formation as well as the 30th edition of its annual Gala nite, the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club has bestowed an honorary member award on the President General of Nigeria Football and other Sports Supporters Club, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo.
The President of the club, Barrister Rotimi Edu, said the award was in recognition of the numerous contributions made by Ladipo to the development of sports in the country.
Edu said: “The role the Supporters Club plays to ensure that national teams win their matches cannot be quantified.
“These are men and women who go out of their way to raise money and follow the national teams wherever they are going and it is important we recognize one individual behind the success of the club.”
While commending Supporters Club for their patriotism, Edu said he would be delighted to see the club on display at a tennis championship as that would help the growth of the game in the country.
Speaking on the award, Ladipo noted that he was delighted to be found worthy to be honoured by the prestigious club even as he pledged that the cordial relationship existing between the two clubs would be strengthened.
A total of eight eminent Nigerians were honoured by the club which is the premier tennis club in the country.