Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has mentioned the Ibadan Marathon billed for November 2 will enhance native companies, create jobs and strengthen group bonds.
He asserted this in Ibadan throughout a world press convention on the marathon, a joint initiative between the Oyo State authorities and Savvy Occasions to place the state as a hub for sports activities, commerce and leisure, in step with his infrastructural growth and youth empowerment agenda.
He mentioned the initiative will promote well being and health and showcase the great thing about the colourful metropolis.
“The Ibadan Marathon is a chance for runners, households, and spectators to unite in celebration of sportsmanship and group spirit. By this occasion, we show our dedication to public well being, energetic existence, and progress,” Makinde, who was represented on the occasion by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports activities, Wosilat Adegoke, mentioned.
He highlighted the 42.195km marathon’s function in selling Ibadan’s cultural heritage, attracting guests from throughout Nigeria and past and spurring financial progress.
The CEO of Savvy Occasions Restricted, Miss Arinola Idowu, mentioned the 2024 occasion was designed to have a good time town’s unity, energy, and wealthy historical past.
She mentioned the occasion aimed to help small companies, have interaction youth and elevate town’s model.
This maiden version will function a 42.195km race and a 10km enjoyable run. The routes have been licensed by Grade A measurer Norrie Williamson and World Athletics, providing an thrilling journey via Ibadan’s iconic landmarks.
Each races, with the marathon beginning at 7 a.m and the enjoyable run at 10 am, will conclude at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, on November 2.