Defending champion and second seed Abdulmumin Babalola will begin his title defence against Henry John as last year's finalist, Joseph Imeh takes veteran Taiwo Owolabi in the first round.
In the same half, Rainoil-sponored Sylvester Emmanuel will confront Isaac Attah as former national champion, Henry Atseye faces Benjamin Chiwendu, while veteran, Shehu Lawal squares off against Christopher Itodo.
Christian Paul, who only just returned from representing Nigeria at the Davis Cup in Kenya, will fancy his chances against Amos Michael and could potentially face Mexico-based Christopher Bulus in the third round. Bulus, however, would have to get past qualifier, Ibadan-based Adewale Samson first.
Dala Hard Court champion, Thomas Otu, who’s seeded third, will play Peter Lawal, while Clifford Enosoregbe will hope to use his experience to his advantage when he takes on qualifier, Matthew Akor.
In the women’s draw, defending champion, Sarah Adegoke begins her title defence against Afolarin Akosile, while four-time Dala Hard Court winner, Blessing Samuel confronts Omotayo Osewa.
Veteran, Christie Agugbom keeps a date with Favour Moses among other pairings in the main draw.
The final of the annual championship is scheduled to hold on Saturday, June 30 at the same venue.
Caption: Babalola, set to defend the CBN Senior Open title in Abuja?
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