Ajegunle City Youth Marathon  Holds  November 30

Organisers of the maiden Ajegunle city  Youth  Marathon have fixed November 30th as date for the race that will attract over 1000 runners 

At a press conference to herald the 10 kilometer race, project Leader of the race who doubles as Youth Secretary, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ajeromi/ Ifelodun Local Government Area, Isaac Moses explained that the race will begin with corporate race on November 23rd  while the main race takes place on November 30th

He adds that the marathon would begin at Maracana Stadium and terminate at the Sports Ground of Nigeria Army Signals Barracks.

The 2.5 km  corporate/ VIP race  will be  flagged off by the Chairman of Ifelodun Local Council Development Area, Femi Okeowo with the Chairman of Ajeromi/ Ifelodun Local Government Area, Hon. Fatai Ayoola receiving them at the Council headquarters.

Moses stated that there will also be race for the physically challenged as  they have gotten approval from Ajeromi/Ifelodun Local Government Area and Ifelodun Local Council Development Area and endorsement from other critical stakeholders such as; House of Assembly member Lagos Constituency 1& 2, Federal House if Representative member, and the Royal Father of Apapa, Oba  Moroof Amoda- Tijani who will be the Royal Father of the Day amongst others.

Coordinator of National Youth Council of Nigeria in Ajeromi/ Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State, Isaac Success Omoleye explained that the marathon with the theme; Creating a peaceful eco- friendly environment for an expanded youth engagement through sports, is being put together to showcase the vibrant culture, unity and the creativity of the youths of the area as well as promote fitness, good health, talent identification and empowerment of youths through sports.

According to him,  it’s important to know that the youths are the most viable resources and assets to the growth and development of any nation and as such, the marathon will serve as a platform to harness the potentials of Ajegunle youth for meaningful youth engagement and active participation towards building cohesive community for sustainable socioeconomic growth and peaceful development.

The Lagos State Sports Commission will provide technical oversight, while  the Military, Police, Federal Road Safety Commission and other para military organisations will provide security on the race day.

registration is already ongoing both online and offline. Raffle tickets will be sold at affordable prices as a way of  raising money while prizes such as plasma televisions, generators and other fantastic prices will be won through  the raffle draw.

The race which will involve about N20 million price money will see the winners of both  male and female categories including physically challenged persons going home with N 300,000 while the first and second runners-up in all the categories will get N 200,000 and N100,000 with other consolation prices