By; BASHIR BELLO DOLLARS, Abuja
Following the successful hosting of the year 2024 and 19th edition of Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIC) in Abuja; Dr. Nsika Ntia, (Captain) of Shell, alongside his compatriot: Victor Longe have hailed those who like golf.
In an interview he said, “I feel elated about winning and our team milestone achievements, but selection process is quite rigorous; although we’ve hosted many championship in Shell that yielded victories.
“We’re admonishing everyone who play or intend to join the global recognized Sport to put the right rudiment and despline in advancing the game.
Dr. Nsika added, “It’s fulfilling moment seeing my effort as a Leader resulting into winning medals and laurels; adding, the facilities here in Abuja are better, easy logistics movement, commendable job from LOC, MOC; ofcourse it can be improve on in subsequent edition” Ntia said.
On the other hand, renowned Shell champion, Victor Longe dedicated his excellent performance to his teammates, advising those playing the game that’s intriguing to keep developing the grassroot athletes.
Meanwhile, the SPDC champion that excitedly lifted the trophy with his captain, recalled leaving Football to begin a career in golf three years ago; urging more participation in the game that despline, unity people and bring out the best in them.
“Let me give a shout out to my Football friends, who are always supporting me in Golf. Like to appreciate Dr. Nsika Ntia as my Captain with tremendous contribution, ideas in the game” he told.
“We’re hosting the President Cup soon, especially to encouraging the young ones which is our target, including those who have keenly interest in the Sport” Longe concluded.
“The Niger Delta Youth Empowerment Golf Scheme Initiative is to promote those who don’t have enough resources in participating because erroneously people think it’s elite and rich only Sport but with the right information, access, everyone can play”
“Our programme will run for three years, giving total support for those with the proficiency, zeal, abilities of playing the game; in order to foster their dreams” Nsika added.
The wisdom filled Golfers, advice their NOGIG counterparts to emulate a non-bias process selection that worked for them, keep the process of Sportsmanship while competing and remain focus.
In a nutshell, “igniting productive through wellness” the 2024 NOGIG theme, according to Dr. Osagie Okunbor (MD), “We’re thrilled to celebrate the long-awaited return of the games aftermath COVID-19 pandemic in showcasing our athletic spirit within our industry.
