The Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, is expected to lead the train of eminent Nigerians to the Okpekpe 10km International Road Race scheduled for May 4.
The Director of Organisation of the race, Zack Amodu, confirmed on Wednesday that the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed D. Abubakar, is also going to compete in the VIP One kilometre Race along side the
Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
Amodu also listed two renowned journalists, the Managing Director of THISDAY newspapers, Eniola Bello, and the Managing Director of The Nation newspapers, Victor Ifijeh, among the eminent Nigerians who have
registered to participate in the 1km VIP Race in Okpekpe.
Meanwhile, telecommunications giant, Globacom Limited, has thrown its weight behind the race that has attracted some of the best road runners in the continent.
A statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday by Globacom stated that it was happy to be a part of the Okpekpe Road Race as the official telecoms partner.
“Globacom is partnering the organisers of the Okpekpe Road Race
because we will always support any venture that will lead to the development of human mind.”
While reiterating Globacom’s commitment to the development of sports in Nigeria, the statement added: “The company is not new to an event like this as we have over the years sponsored the Glo-Lagos
International Half Marathon and other sporting activities across the world. “With every sense of modesty, we wish to say that our support for sports in Nigeria is not only legendary but unprecedented. We are the
official sponsors of the Nigerian national football teams. Not quite long ago, the Dream Team of the Glo Soccer Academy was in Manchester, United Kingdom on a training tour.
“We promise to continue to support sports in Nigeria and the Okpekpe Road Race is one of such initiatives deserving of support by well meaning Nigerians and corporate bodies.” Organized by Pamodzi Sports Marketing with the support of the Edo State Government and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, the Okpekpe Road Race will be covered live by SuperSport pay TV channel and Africa Independent Television.
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