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20,000 Runners To Rumbles At Maiden Abuja Int’l Marathon Dec 17

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3 years ago

June 30, 2022

Joel Ajayi

No fewer than 20,000 Athletes international and local athletes will participate in the maiden Abuja International Marathon scheduled to hold on Dec. 17 2022 in Nigeria’s capital Territory.

The race will start at the Abuja City Gate – and take runners through Abuja landmarks like MKO Abiola Stadium, Nnamdi Azikwe Way, Murtala Mohammed Way, Shehu Shagari Way, Constitution Avenue, Central Business Area, and Federal Secretariat before finishing at the Eagle Square.

AIM aspires to be the unique event that everyone anticipates, drawing runners, the international media, and tourists to witness a world-class event in Nigeria.

At a press conference on Thursday in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja, AIM’s Managing Director Zsuzsanna Ogunmiloyo revealed that the first edition of the much-anticipated race will be taking place on December 17, 2022.

Mrs. Ogunmiloyo who is also CEO, of Unicentral Resources said she is delighted the Abuja International Marathon is finally moving away from being an idea into reality.

She urged all residents of FCT and Nigerians, in general, to join hands with Unicentral to ensure we have a world-class race that will sell FCT and Nigeria to the world as a tourist destination, a place to invest and do business.

On his part, Senator Ayo Akinyelure representing Ondo Central Senatorial District reiterated the Abuja International Marathon (AIM) as a fully-backed government project that already enjoys the approval of the National Assembly.

Senator Akinyelure noted that an initiative like the AIM which is guaranteed to raise the profile of Abuja as a city and Nigeria as a whole will be nurtured into a world-class event.

Speaking also was the project coordinator of AIM Femi Abegunde said Abuja, a beautiful city with an excellent road network deserves an international marathon that will showcase her beauty to the world.

He said the Marathon is to empower the youths and improve the FCT’s Hon. Muhammad Musa Bello Minister, FCT economy; especially the hospitality industry, transportation, and others.

“Before the Abuja International Marathon (AIM), Abuja was Africa’s only capital city without an international marathon. AIM has, however, taken away that blemish.

“The race will engage 2000 FCT residents as volunteers.”

Abegunde enjoined the friends of the FCT and Corporate Nigeria as a whole to key into the Abuja International Marathon.

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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37 mins ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.

In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.

The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.

However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”

Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.

Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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