PHOTOS: Ambode Found At Lagos Governor’s Cup Final, Promises Upgrade Of Yearly Tourney

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode was found at the 15th Edition of the Governor’s Cup, Lagos Tennis, at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos. 

The Governor’s cup was concluded on Saturday, December 20th with Antal Van Der Duim from Netherlands defeating Takanyi Garanganga from Zimbabwe in the men singles category.

Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), flanked by Winner of the Men Singles category, Antal Van Der Duim from Netherlands (left) and the Runner Up, Takanyi Garanganga from Zimbabwe(right)

He was in the company of esteemed Nigerians like former vice-president of Nigeria Chief Alex Ekweme and Barrister Rotimi Edu.

Speaking at the event, Governor Ambode promised to double the prize money for the 2016 event so as to attract more world class names to the event.

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Governor Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd left), with Chairman, Board of Trustees, Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Capt. ItaIkpeme (rtd), Dr. Alex Ekweme and his wife, Dame Beatrice.

Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Chairman, Central Working Committee (CWC), Chief Pius Akinyelure and President, Lagos Lawn Tennis Club (LLTC), Barr. Rotimi Edu.

Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode presenting the Trophy to the Winner of the Men Singles category, Antal Van Der Duim from Netherlands.

The governor also suggested that the state would work with the Nigerian Tennis Federation to organise a ‘youth tennis academy’ from next year.

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Governor Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd right), being presented with a frame by Chairman, Board of Trustees, Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Capt. ItaIkpeme (Rtd) (right) while President, Lagos Lawn Tennis Club (LLTC), Barr. Rotimi Edu (2nd left) and Chairman, Central Working Committee (CWC), Chief Pius Akinyelure (left), watch.

He said: “We believe in the continuity of this tournament and that is why I’ve shown my presence and support. Like I discussed with the President of this association, this is something that actually showcases the future of where Lagos State is going.

“On our part, we have intensified our efforts in ensuring that the security and safety of lives and property in Lagos is of utmost importance and I’m making a further commitment that we will ensure that we keep Lagos safer so that we can continue to attract more international tournaments just like this one.

“I’ve discussed with the association and I want to scale up this tournament so that we move it from ITF fixtures to ATP tournament. But before we can do that, it means we have to assure people about the security of lives and property in Lagos and also provide additional sport infrastructure and this government is committed to doing both.

“In order to encourage our younger ones, I’m going to join hands with the association and I’m making that commitment here also that we will both organise the Youth Tennis Academy from next year,” Governor Ambode said.

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