The Chairman of the famous Ikoyi Club 1938, Alhaji Tafa Zibiri-Aliu, is set to lead other dignitaries to a golf tournament at the club to celebrate the former Permanent Secretary and Secretary of Petroleum, Chief Philip Asiodu, who turned 90 years recently.
A statement signed by Ifeanyi Asiodu for the Philip Asiodu Institute said the Golf Kitty, which is an invitational tournament, will take place on March 14, 2024, at the Golf Section of the club, and will have in attendance the Captain, Mr. Tade Adekunle, and other distinguished members playing.
Also, Dr. Austin Irabor, a member of the club who spoke on behalf of the organisers, pointed out that it promises to be a true celebration of excellence at the Ikoyi Club 1938 golf course, as members, veterans, captains of industries and leaders in government and business among others will gather at the club’s golf course for the 90th birthday celebration Golf Kitty in honour of Chief Philip Asiodu, who was also a Chief Economic Adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo.
The Golf Kitty is scheduled to hold on March 14, 2024, as part of the activities for the celebration of Chief Asiodu’s 90th birthday.
Chief Asiodu is the Patriarch of the Asiodu family of Nnikwu village, Umuaji, Asaba in Delta State, and a distinguished senior member, a veteran of the Ikoyi Club, and the Golf section for many decades.
Also, speaking on behalf of the family, Ogbueshi Peter Osamgbi noted that: “Chief Asiodu’s landmark age attainment comes as a thing of great joy to us, family and friends of the retired Federal Permanent Secretary, former Secretary of Petroleum of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chief Economic Adviser to President Obasanjo, who is also the Izoma of Asaba.”
He pointed out that the sporting engagement through golf is a testament to his blessed life and a celebration of one of Nigeria’s revered economists and dedicated public servants.
