Unuavworho Wins AfricaRe Tournament for CEOs

The third edition of the AfricaRe golf tournament for CEOs came to a thrilling end at the golf section of Ikoyi 1938 on Friday with Tony Unuavworho emerging the winner. 

To come top in the keenly contested encounter, Unuavworho shot 38-stable points to beat his closest rival, Ancy Okoebor by two points while Obinna Okwoji who also grossed 36 stableford points finished third.

Elated with the result, Unuavworho thanked the organisers for a job well done, saying beyond skills, luck also played a role in his victory.

“I want to use this opportunity to thank Africa Reinsurance, the sponsor of this tournament. I wish them well and pray that they continue to be successful”, Unuavworho said.

Reacting, Temitope Akinowa, the Regional Director for Anglophone West Africa at Africa Reinsurance Corporation restated the corporation’s commitment to supporting golf and the Nigerian economy.

“We are very happy with this third edition because it coincides with our 50th anniversary celebrations. We’ve been around for 50 years. We have been very strong and we’ve been supporting economy of Africa despite the challenges. “We are happy that we are able to hold this third edition and very glad with the turnout,” Akinowa said.  

Other winners in the keenly contested 18-hole competition are; Olaide Adekoya, Yetunde Ojo and Ifeoma Obata who won in the Ladies stableford category, while Segun Adekoya won the Longest Drive on Hole 9 for men. Annie Eimiakhene won the Ladies Longest Drive on Hole 9. Nearest to the Pin on Hole 11 prize went to Ademola Osindero while Yetunde Ojo picked the prize at stake  in the Ladies category.

Davisther Brokers Ltd with 65 stableford points won Insurance Team category while Joken Ins. Brokers with 64 points came in  second.

The 2026 AfricaRe tournament for CEOs coincided with the 50th anniversary celebration of the insurance giant.