Buhari Congratulates Yoruba Tennis Club On 90th Anniversary

SAN FRANSCISCO, September 15, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday warmly felicitated with the Yoruba Tennis Club as it celebrates its 90th anniversary.

In a statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, the President joined the Lagos State Government, all members of the club and teeming supporters in marking the unique milestone of the oldest club in Nigeria, which was established in 1926.

He commended the visionary leadership, innovative spirit and the brotherliness among members that has sustained the club since it was first conceptualized as an informal organization of tennis lovers to a formal and cosmopolitan group with a strong global appeal.

“As the club celebrates its 90th anniversary, the President urges members to use the platform and opportunity of regularly assembling people of various backgrounds to promote peace, unity and national cohesion.

“President Buhari wishes the Yoruba Tennis Club a joyous and memorable anniversary,” the statement read.