LGAN seeks to create more chances for women and girls in golf

The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria wants to open more doors for women and girls in golf. They plan to do this through their Girls in Golf initiative. Their goal is to introduce 300 young Nigerians to golf across the six geopolitical zones.

Dr Lami Ahmed, the president of LGAN, shared that this project aims to develop the next generation of female golfers. They want to introduce young girls to the game early and give them the skills needed to find opportunities in the sport.

At a training session for over 60 girls at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, Ahmed said the initiative is also about giving back to the community. She said, "We believe that charity calls on us to touch lives and invest in others. Golf is not just about playing the game; it is also about giving back to society."

Ahmed emphasized how important it is to develop young talents. She said, "We believe the future of female golf depends on our children; so, we must train and empower them today to become the champions of tomorrow."

She explained that the program will introduce the girls to golf and help them gain confidence. It will also show them the different career paths in professional golfing and related fields.

Ahmed pointed out the need for clear development pathways. She noted an increase in the number of female caddies across Nigeria. She said, "When girls are exposed to golf without a clear pathway, their opportunities may be limited. We want to equip them with the skills and guidance they need to achieve greatness."

The LGAN president announced that First Lady Oluremi Tinubu donated N100 million to support the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy and related activities, including the girls’ development program.

This initiative got support during the continental championship, which gathered female golfers from 20 African countries in Abuja.

Ahmed called on stakeholders to help make golf more accessible to girls. She wants to create lasting opportunities for them to participate in the sport.