Wike Shakes Up IBB Golf Club Leadership: Justice Dongban-Mensem Appointed Board Chair to Revive Abuja Landmark
In a bold move to restore prestige and order to Abuja’s iconic IBB International Golf and Country Club, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has appointed Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, President of the Court of Appeal, as Chairperson of the club’s Board of Trustees (BoT). The shakeup, announced on April 5, 2025, follows internal turmoil at the club and signals Wike’s push to reclaim its global standing. New Board, New Vision The revamped BoT, inaugurated at Wike’s official residence in Life Camp, Abuja, includes high-profile members: Otunba Olusegun Runsewe (Culture/Arts Advocate) Mrs. Grace Ihonvbere (Policy Expert) S.L. Ameh (SAN) (Senior Advocate of Nigeria) Admiral Victor Adedipe (rtd) (Ex-Military Leader) Chief Patrick Chidolue, Hamid Abbo, and Mr. Ikokwu Outgoing chair General I.B.M. Haruna (rtd) transitions to a patron role alongside King Alfred Diete-Spiff, Dr. Tim Menakaya, and Ambassador Babagana Kingibe. Notably, Chief Philip Asiodu exits the board entirely. Wike’s Mandate: Transparency, Reform, and Ownership The FCT Minister […]