Business mogul, Felix Aganbi, on Saturday expressed commitment to promoting girl-child education across Nigeria.
“All the young women, young kids out there, join us on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Koko, headquarters of Warri North Local Government Area”
He also urged parents in Nigeria and abroad to allow their daughters to attend the one day Canaan Land golf training and tournament in Koko, Delta State.
“The golf training and tournament will introduce girls to golf in a social and engaging environment. It will also help them build confidence, learn vital skills, and connect with others in a friendly community” Aganbi said in a statement issued Saturday morning.
Scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Canaanland Golf and Country Club, Koko, the event celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political accomplishments of women as well as raise awareness for accelerated gender parity.
“A series of tests focusing on building foundation skills for some girls in preparation for the golf training took place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Cannan Land Golf Course, Koko” Aganbi said.
Tagged “The Biggest Giving Day of the Year” the event, according to Aganbi is projected to entrench attitude of excellence and develop young, highly quality golfers in terms of their golf quality and personal character,
“Open to girls in years 8-16, the training and tournament provide high quality coaching to assist the girl child in pursuing excellence in the sport of golf”
He listed technical skill development, comprehensive fitness and mental conditioning as key features of the training.
The statement emphasized the well-being of women and girls in Nigeria.
“The girls will learn the basics of golf grip, stance, posture alignment, golf rules and etiquette. They will also be taken for an 18-hole playing lesson”
It also highlighted the efforts of Akogate and Canaanland Club to help children and women obtain enough skills”
‘”The training and tournament will broaden opportunities for girls in Nigeria to realize their potential through education”
In particular, Aganbi invited young girls from Koko, Abigborodo, Asaba, Oghara, Mosogar, Jesse, Sapele, Warri, Ughelli and Benin to the training.
‘”Canaanland Country Club shall continue to encourage the education of females, improve the economic position of women and enhance their participation in matters relating to both the family and the society.
“It is also to join hands with the government in making our state a better place to live, campaign for the dismantling of systemic barriers and push for the power of reciprocity and abundant giving”
The girls will be taught techniques like chipping, putting and driving to give them a complete picture of the game. Our aim is to deliver great learning experiences which in turn encourages the girls to forge a lifelong love affair with the game’”
Driven by Sir Alfred and Mrs Warami Temile, Aganbi said the club would continue to provide necessary assistance for the general development of people, especially those who live in the rural areas.
“The March 8, 2026 training will celebrate women’s achievements, reinforce commitment to gender equality and rally for change”.
“Lunch will be served by Kashogi Restaurant during the International Women’s Day girl-child training session” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Golf Classic, scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Canaanland Golf and Country Club, Koko, has been placed on hold” a statement by the Chief Executive Officer of Akogate Group, Hon Felix Aganbi, said.
“This is to ensure all parties are on the same page”
The statement expressed the commitment of Akogate Group and Canaanland Golf Club to improving the lives of Nigerian women and girls.
“We are currently working to get approval and a new date for the event” the statement said.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank our attendees for their understanding and continued support” the statement added.
