{
  "id": 18444436,
  "title": "NILDS, LGAN partner to boost women’s participation in golf",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/nilds-lgan-partner-to-boost-womens-participation-in-golf",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T04:24:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/nilds-lgan-partner-to-boost-womens-participation-in-golf/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has teamed up with the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) to boost women's involvement in golf and enhance the sport's growth in Nigeria. This collaboration, solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), focuses on providing institutional backing for golf development, promoting gender equality, and creating chances for young girls to engage in the sport.\n\nThe initiative seeks to empower young girls by introducing 300 Nigerian girls to golf through the Girls in Golf Legacy Project, spearheaded by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Professor Abubakar O. Sulaiman, Director-General of NILDS, praised the First Lady's support, stating that it represents a significant stride towards empowering young girls and elevating women's participation in sports.\n\nDuring the inauguration of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) at the IBB Golf and Country Club in Abuja, Sulaiman participated in the symbolic tee-off. NILDS utilized its institutional networks, particularly its interactions with the leadership and relevant committees of the National Assembly, to bolster support and visibility for the continental championship.\n\nThe 2026 tournament has drawn female golfers from 20 African nations. Nigeria is hosting the event for the third time, with the competition set to conclude on Saturday, November 7.",
  "summary": "The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has partnered with the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) to promote women’s participation in golf and strengthen the development of the sport in the country. The partnership, anchored on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), is aimed at providing institutional support for golf development, promoting gender […]",
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  "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."
}