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The wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Sanso-Olu, Dr. Ibironke Sanwo Olu, is top on the list of dignitaries who have confirmed to be in attendance for the Breast Cancer Awareness Interclub tennis tournament scheduled for Ikoyi Cub on Saturday October 24.
Our correspondent on Thursday confirmed that the First Lady is very excited about the event which is much more than just the tournament but the education for all the participants.
Tennis Section Lady Captain, Nora Azubuike, is delighted about the event with many top dignitaries on the cards for the tournament.
A former international footballer, Chief Segun Odegbami, and the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, have also confirmed attendance for this hugely anticipated tennis tournament
“We are pleased with the build-up in terms of registration and all other activities. Her Excellency has confirmed she will be with us just as we have other top dignitaries expected to grace the event.
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“I have said repeatedly that this event is much more than tennis. We need women to know more about breast cancer and other health issues,” Azubuike noted
According to her, Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Lagos Country Club and Heritage Club will join the host club, Ikoyi Club 1938 in the tournament that will be decided via doubles event only.
The event will feature several health education and wellness activities, including Breast Cancer Awareness Talk, Breast Cancer Self-Examination Education, Survivor Stories with personal experiences shared by breast cancer survivors to inspire hope and encourage early detection. There will also be Free Breast Cancer Screening, Free Blood Pressure Checks and Free Massage Sessions.
A number of sponsors have embraced the competition. They are Leadway Assurance, Leadway Pensions, Renaissance Medical Centre, Prime Atlantic, Fidelity Bank, Zenith Bank, Lukefield Investment and Ash Luxury.
It is expected that healthcare professionals and other top government officials will be in attendance at the tennis courts of Ikoyi Club 1938 for the competition.
