Gen. Adebayo S/West Tennis Masters Gets May 17 Date

Gen. Adebayo S/West Tennis  Masters Gets May 17 Date

The date for the commencement of the maiden edition of Major General Adeyinka Adebayo South-West Tennis Masters billed to hold in Ekiti State has been fixed.

The tennis event which is sponsored by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo and organised by Ekiti State Tennis Association is slated to serve-off from May 17 – 21, at the Ekiti State Tennis Centre, Trade Fair Complex, Ado Ekiti.

According to the Chairman, Ekiti State Tennis Association, Yemi Owoseni, preparations towards the hosting of the five days tennis masters event have reached advanced stage.

Owoseni, who also is the Vice-President, Confederation of Africa Tennis (CAT) Zone Two revealed that the tennis event was sponsored by Otunba Adebayo as part of his contributions to the development of the racket game in Ekiti and Nigeria at large.

Furthermore, the Board Member, Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) stated that the Adebayo masters would be for senior tennis players across all the six states of the south-west of Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Osun, Lagos and host state, Ekiti.

He confirmed that the competition would further enhance the growth and development of senior players in the south-west in the comity of players in Nigeria and Africa too.

“This tennis master is meant for players in the south-west states, and it will help them to examine their level and to prepare them ahead for other national tournaments before the year ends.

“Our sponsor, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, a former Governor of the state who also is the Minister for industry, trade and investment has greatly shown commitment as tennis advocate and lover’s of the game for years. His passion for the growth and development of the game are immeasurable.”

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