Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, is scheduled to deliver the Centenary Lecture of the Yoruba Tennis Club on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as part of activities marking the club’s 100th anniversary.
The landmark lecture, themed “Democracy and the Imperative of Good Governance: Renewing Hope in Challenging Times,” will take place at the Greetings Hall, Yoruba Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos, from 11:00 a.m.
The event will be held under the distinguished patronage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Patron of the Yoruba Tennis Club; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Vice Patron of the club; and Alhaji Dr Femi Okunnu, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Yoruba Tennis Club.
As guest speaker, Governor Eno is expected to examine the role of democratic leadership and good governance in addressing contemporary challenges facing Nigeria.
He will also highlight the achievements of the Akwa Ibom State Government under the ARISE Agenda, particularly its efforts to strengthen democratic governance, promote sustainable development and deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of the state.
The Centenary Lecture is one of the flagship events marking the Yoruba Tennis Club’s 100 years of promoting excellence, tradition, fellowship, leadership and service to society.
The event is expected to attract distinguished personalities from government, business, academia, the diplomatic community and civil society, who will gather to reflect on the future of democratic governance and nation-building.
The Chairman of the Club and Centenary Planning Committee, Bro. Engr. Olawunmi Gasper, said Governor Eno was chosen as guest speaker because of his accomplishments and the developmental trajectory of his administration over the past three years.
Gasper said the governor’s achievements deserved to be shared with a wider audience, adding that the lecture would provide an opportunity for meaningful dialogue on leadership, development and the future of Nigeria’s democracy while celebrating the club’s century of existence.
The Akwa Ibom State Government commended the leadership of the Yoruba Tennis Club for honouring Governor Eno with the invitation to deliver its landmark Centenary Lecture.
The government described the invitation as a demonstration of the club’s confidence in the governor’s leadership and the impact of the ARISE Agenda, as well as recognition of the administration’s commitment to good governance, inclusive development and democratic ideals.
It also invited Akwa Ibom citizens, friends, associates and well-wishers, particularly those residing in Lagos and its environs, to attend the event and join Governor Eno as the Yoruba Tennis Club celebrates a century of excellence and engages in discussions on democracy and good governance.
The Akwa Ibom State Government congratulated the Yoruba Tennis Club on its centenary milestone and wished the club continued success as it enters its second century of promoting excellence, unity and leadership.
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Aniekan Umanah
Honourable Commissioner for Information
