Okafor: We want Nigeria to become one of Africa’s golfing destinations
Chief Ikenna Okafor, initially a tennis enthusiast, discovered golf during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was surprised by the sport's physical demands and potential, leading him to establish the CIO Golf Classic, a tournament attracting players from across Africa with a growing prize pool now reaching $70,000 with plans to reach $1 million. Okafor highlights golf's economic benefits for Nigeria, from job creation to tourism, advocating for increased investment in golf courses. Beyond sports, Okafor is a dedicated philanthropist, supporting education, widows, and vulnerable communities, guided by his belief in sharing wealth and helping others. He actively participates and supports various other sports like tennis, football, swimming, table tennis and polo, but emphasizes that Golf is for a broader range of people irrespective of age and potential.