Cross Creek Golf Club, Ilado Akure Celebrates Justice Akanbi with Iconic Avocado Hole
The Cross Creek Golf Club Ilado Akure has honoured Justice Lambo Akanbi rtd, with Icon Avocado Hole.
Speaking with journalists, the National Secretary of Nigerian Golf Federation of Nigeria, Ben Agbi said the Cross Creek Golf Club, Ilado Akure, is playing tournament in honour of an Icon, Justice Lambo Akanbi retired, for his contributions to the development of golf in Nigeria, meritorious service in his chosen profession and impacts to humanity.
He said over one hundred golfers were here playing in his honour and has made a donation of golf trophies for the competition.
Agbi erase the fear that golf is playing only by the rich peoples.
He said, ” golf sports is for everyone who has passion for it. It is not meant for the rich people. Gowon went to London for treatment and they told him to go back to Nigeria and play golf, today he is doing well as a member of IBB Golf Club.
Also speaking, the founder of Cross Creek Golf Club Ilado Akure, Barr. Olusola Abidakun said he established the golf to showcase the tourism attractions of Ondo State and to provide enabling environment, as the health benefits of golf are enormous.
He stated further that,” the purpose of today tournament is to celebrate our esteemed golfer and father of the Club- Cross Creek Golf Club, Ilado, Akure, Justice Lambo Akanbi retired.
I find it apposite to create an iconic hole called “Avocado Hole”. In the whole of Nigeria there’s never any green wherein the bounkcer is situated within the green.
Today, a lots of golfers came both from Ilorin and other parts of the country to honour and celebrate with Justice Lambo Akanbi rtd. He is the father of Ilorin Golf Club”.
Also in his comment, the Captain of Cross Creek Golf Club, Ilado, Akure, Pastor Isaac Isedowo said the newly hole “Avocado Hole” was dedicated to Justice Lambo Akanbi rtd.
The Avocado Hole 12, is a par-hole measuring 133″ meters with a stroke index of 4, featuring a unique bunker dubbed “Avocado ” on the green and water hazards on the front and in the right hand side.
The club has also initiated several communities focused programmes which includes a Youth Golf Academ. 24 children were enrolled in the Academy. Some of them are on full or partial scholarships.
Additionally, the club is set to host the 10th Western Zone Championship, 2025 edition of the Ladies Golfers Association of Nigeria in August this year to further solidifying its commitment to promote golf in the region”.
The Ondo State Chairman of Nigeria Golf Federation, Hon. Tayo Abidakun commended the initiative and enumirate the health benefits of golf.
In his words, Justice Lambo Akanbi retired, thanks the founder and the entire golfers of Cross Creek Golf Club, Ilado Akure, for the honour bestowed on him.
He said, ” I am delighted to be honoured today by the Cross Creek Golf Club, Ilado, Akure. Its great and fantastic.
The motivation to play golf at tender age is a desire and the health benefits I derived from it”, he said.
The event was graced by distinguished guests, including the club’s founder, Barrister Shola Abidakun, and the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, Elder Ayodele Akande.
The unveiling was celebrated with a ceremonial tee-off, marking a significant moment in the club’s history.
It could be recalled that Justice Lambo Akanbi retired was born over nine decades ago, in Accra, Ghana. A prominent Nigerian jurist renowned for his contributions to the legal profession.
He served as the President of the Nigerian Court of Appeal from 1992 to 1999 and was the inaugural Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from 2000 to 2005. His legacy is marked by his commitment to justice and integrity .
