FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has significantly increased its sponsorship of the Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship, committing 34.5 million Naira in prize money. Representing the bank's CEO, spokesperson Ayokunle Ojo announced that the professional golfers' prize pool was raised from 5 million Naira to elevate the competition and support the sport's development in the region.
The winner of the professional event will receive 10 million Naira, which the bank stated is the largest single reward in Nigerian golf. A bank representative described the championship as an event celebrating character and community, not just competition. This financial commitment underscores the institution's ongoing dedication to promoting the sport.
The winner of the professional event will receive 10 million Naira, which the bank stated is the largest single reward in Nigerian golf. A bank representative described the championship as an event celebrating character and community, not just competition. This financial commitment underscores the institution's ongoing dedication to promoting the sport.
