{
  "id": 1835207,
  "title": "Lalong Confirms Attendance at NGF Golf Summit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/lalong-confirms-attendance-at-ngf-golf-summit",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T00:15:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/19/lalong-confirms-attendance-at-ngf-golf-summit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, a former Governor of Plateau State and Senator for Plateau South Senatorial District, has affirmed his dedication to advancing golf at the grassroots level in Nigeria. Lalong, who has long shown a keen interest in promoting the sport, especially among young people, will participate in the second edition of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) Golf Summit. The event, set to take place on August 26 and 27, 2026, in Abuja, aims to bring together stakeholders to discuss the future of golf in the country. Lalong's attendance is seen as a testament to his unwavering commitment to the sport, as he has previously invested significantly in developing golfers and golf infrastructure throughout his career, both as a private individual and during his time as Governor. Under his leadership, Plateau State hosted the NGF/Plateau Junior Summer Golf Tournament, an initiative that gave young golfers the chance to hone their skills, compete, and gain exposure. The second edition of the NGF Summit, organized by His Royal Highness, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, is expected to attract top golf personalities and stakeholders from across Nigeria and beyond. The President of the Nigeria Golf Federation, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, OON, revealed that the event's preparations have progressed significantly, and Special guests of honor include Sen. Simon Bako Lalong and Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola.",
  "summary": "Former Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, has reaffirmed his commitment to the development of golf",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}