Oluwatola Wins Fourth AFNIS Golf Tourney

Dr. Tobi Oluwatola, CEO of TAO Energy, has emerged as the overall best net winner of the 2025 African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit Golf Tournament held in Abuja.

Oluwatola, playing off a handicap of 19, recorded an impressive 86 gross and 67 net to clinch the title.

The fourth edition of the prestigious tournament took place at the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club in Abuja, drawing over 250 participants from across the continent.

Speaking after his win, an elated Oluwatola described the victory as deeply meaningful, marking his first-ever tournament triumph after years of coming close.

“It was a hard-fought victory, and I’m truly overjoyed. I’ve been putting in a lot of work and playing this game for four years,” he said. “Golf is a sport I’m very passionate about. I’ve finished second several times in this tournament, so to finally win it means a lot. This trophy holds a very special place in my heart.”

Reflecting on his performance, Oluwatola noted that although he started strong, he faced challenges toward the end of the round that nearly derailed his chances.

“I began well—I was putting confidently and hitting a lot of pars,” he explained. “But the nerves started to kick in near the end. On the 17th hole, a par 3, I hit my tee shot into the bush and thought the tournament was slipping away.

“I managed to recover, chipping the ball out—though it didn’t land on the green—but from just outside the fringe, I chipped it straight into the hole. At that moment, I felt the momentum shift. I parred the final hole, and the rest, as they say, is history.”