Olorogun Felix Ibru
Members of Ikeja Golf Club have joined Delta State and millions of other Nigerians in paying glowing tribute to the late former Governor of the state, Olorogun Felix Ovudoroye Ibru, who was laid to rest on Wednesday at his home town.
A statement by the Captain of the club, Akin Areola, describes the late Ibru as a man with vision, whose contribution to the growth of Ikeja Golf Club cannot be easily forgotten. It notes that his demise is a big loss to the golfing community, especially members of Ikeja Golf club.
“He was a great golfer, a lover of our great club and anytime Ibru was in Lagos he must visit the club and when he visits we enjoy his company.
“His fatherly advice, his gentle nature and above all, his love for the game of golf are some of the memories we will miss most in him,” Areola said.
Areola added that even when the former governor could no longer play golf as he used to, he still managed to walk round the course enjoying what he described as the ‘fruit of his labour’.
Olorogun Ibru, the captain added, was one of the founding fathers of the club in 1968 and remained a faithful member until his death.
Before his demise, the distinguished Senator Felix Ibru was a Trustee of the Club, who contributed immensely towards the development of the club, as well as fostering unity among its members.
To show his love for the club even after his death, a cheque was received by the club as a voluntary donation towards its development.
While wishing him a peaceful rest, the Captain on behalf of the Trustees, Management and members of Ikeja Golf Club, prayed that the almighty would give those he left behind the fortitude to bear the loss.
He said a yearly golf tournament was also being instituted in honour of the great golfer.
- Guardian