From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday inaugurated the newly appointed Board of Trustees for the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Golf Club. The board is to be led by Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, President of the Court of Appeal. According to a statement issued by the Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, during the inauguration ceremony at the Minister’s official residence in Life Camp, Minister emphasized the FCT Administration’s commitment to restoring order and efficiency to the prestigious club, which has recently experienced internal challenges. He highlighted the necessity for the new board to conduct a transparent and credible Executive Committee election, amend the club’s constitution, and ensure its proper registration. The Minister also clarified the ownership status of the club, reiterating that it remains the property of the Federal Capital Territory Administration. “You must know that we are still the owners of the Gulf Course. It is not privatized. Some of you have held the view that because government gave you C of O, it means that the property belongs to you. No. Government has set up agencies and universities.” Government gives them C of O just to protect the property. But that does not mean that because we gave you C of O as University of Abuja, the government does not own the University of Abuja. This is not correct. Even us in FCT, we own Abuja Investment Company, we give them land, we give them C of O, but that does not mean that the agency does not belong to us. It still belongs to us,” he explained. Wike also acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing Chairman of the Board of Trustees, assuring him of continued recognition as a patron of the club. “Let me thank our dear leader who has been piloting the affairs of the Board of Trustees before crisis came up. Leadership is not easy. I know what you have passed through. We want to thank you for all your efforts and to let you know that government will not allow your services to go in vain”, he said.