*Resonates Army commitment to improve civil-military relationship through sports
By; BUHARI B. BELLO, Jos
The Patron Rhino Golf and Country Club, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander Operation Safe Haven, Major General Ibrahim Ali has revealed that the Nigerian Army will continue to promote sporting competitions as a means to upscale cordial relationship between the organization and the public.
He stated this on Saturday January 7, 2023 at the opening ceremony of the Maiden Rhino Golf Amateur Tournament holding in Jos.
General Ali noted that the event was the first of its kind since the establishment of the golf club, adding that the competition was aimed to promote the game of golf, bring the citizens closer to the military, make good friends and offer opportunities to the participants for new business connection.
While appreciating the Chief of Army Staff for always demonstrating uncommon sagacity to pilot the affairs of the Nigerian Army in a dignified manner, the Patron revealed that numerous infrastructure were recently put in place to upgrade the golf course making it unique and interesting for both training and professional practice.
Commissioning newly built projects at the golf course, the Special Guest of Honour, Executive Governor Plateau State, Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong commended the GOC/Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN for his leadership style and rapid infrastructure development at Rhino Golf and Country Club.
Represented by the Commissioner For Information Plateau State, Hon Dan Manja, the governor reaffirmed his support to security agencies and commended the military for gradually returning the state to its glory of peace and tourism.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Captain Rhino Golf and Country Club Jos, Colonel Haruna Bala urged the participants to exhibit true spirit of sportsmanship and connect to new friends.
Highlights of the event were the commissioning of a Practice Range, Caddy hut, Waiting Shade as well as the Starter hut and the Green area.
The event was attended by senior military officers both serving and retired, government officials, heads of other security agencies, Captains of industries as well as directors and competitors within and outside Jos.
