By ISMAILA CHAFE

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Iyeneobong Essien, a 16-year old Nigerian girl, for finishing second at the Champion of Champions World Golf Championship Invitational in Northern Ireland.

In a statement by his Spokesperson, Mr Femi Adesina on Tuesday in Abuja, the president saluted the achievements of the youngster, who currently topped the junior player cadre in Nigeria.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Essien has been credited with over 20 medals since she won her first medal at the age of five.

President Buhari joined all Nigerians in celebrating “this great teenager who is doing so much for the country by demonstrating that hard work and determination pay”.

He wished the golfer more spectacular success in her career. (NAN)