By Our Correspondent

As Muslims all over the World celebrates Eid Mubarak on Friday, the FCT Golf Association Chairman, Engr Oladapo Olaide Mohammed has congratulated Muslims, particularly his board members, officials, coaches, players and the media.

Oladapo in a statement signed by his media aide, Olawale Ayeni, rejoiced with Muslims and enjoined them to remain steadfast in their prayers to Almighty Allah to intervene in the country’s challenges.

“On behalf of my family and Assocation, I heartily congratulate all Nigerian and Happy Eid el-Kabir to all our Muslim brothers and sisters. As we celebrate the festivities, may our prayers and sacrifices be accepted by Allah..“

“In the spirit of Celebrating the Sacrifice of Prophet Ibraheem and subsequent blessings by Allah, let us do more in sacrificing for others,  so that the nation can be blessed with rewards for patriotic and selfless efforts,” he said.

The FGA Boss, reiterated the need to be conscious of the COVID-19 pandemic during festive period. 

“I  urge Muslims and entire nation to be cautious of COVID-19 especially, during the period”.

The FGA chairman noted that “as we celebrate, I also urge us to remember the poor and the needy in our society.

He assured that FGA numerous programmes will bounce back after COVID-19 scourge to avail the opportunities to develop the sports in the nation’s capital, while calling on the government to allow the return of the game of Golf due to the fact that it’s not a contact sports.

“It is my singular promise that my team, will continue to deliver on it mandate to improve the development of Golf in the nation’s capital “.

He, however, used the opportunity to re-affirmed the commitment of FCT Golf leadership in making the Association a rallying point for members, coaches, and players at all time.