By Akanimo Kufre
The biggest golf open tournament in Nigeria, Ibom Open 2025, came to climax on Sunday with Hon. Usenobong Akpabio crowned the overall winner and champion.
The CEO Ship Afrika, Mr. Ubong Ekwere presented the trophy to Usenobong Akpabio on Sunday evening during the award dinner at Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort to mark the end of the two-day golf tournament.
Hon. Akpabio, handicap (HCP) 6, and the immediate past captain of the Ibom Golf Club, scored -2 to emerge champion out of the 300 golfers who registered for the Ibom Open 2025. His victory shares an amazing coincidence with former champion, Benjamin Ntuk who comes from the same hometown, Mbiaya Uruan.
Other top award winners in the net tournament include Lucky Iheanacho HCP 20-28 men. While Rose Nyam was decorated as ladies’ winners in HCP 0-19 ladies, Timi Rowland won in the ladies’ HCP 29-36. Calabar Golf Club Paul Ebiala won the veterans category.
Meanwhile, Ibom Golf Club ladies captain, Maryann Udoaka has congratulated captain emeritus and the ladies’ winners. The lady captain encouraged top winners like Esther Thompson to keep pushing her game.
Some renowned golfers who presented the awards include Obong Nsima Ekere, Vincent Enyeama, and Senator Emmanuel Anosike.