Sports
Lagos Women Run: Organisers Intensify Preparations as Special Guests Confirm
Joel Ajayi
The annual Lagos Women Run is fast gathering momentum as the organisers are putting up final touches to the 2026 edition of the event scheduled for November 14.
This year, the organisers have promised to continue in their quest of building women, livelihoods, enterprise in respective sustainable communities.
Empowerment and sustainability remain paramount in the minds of the organisers in their attempt to build stronger women with brighter future.
The coordinator of the big event, Tayo Popoola, told our correspondent that as usual, there are various other activities attached to the Women Run.
“The Lagos Women Run cuts across various aspects of life and so it is not just about the Run on the D-Day. There are various training programmes, lectures and all the activities are rich enough change the narrative for participants.
“So far, we have been receiving entries from various parts and we are optimistic this edition will be an upgrade to the last one,” Popoola said,
Already, a special Guest of Honour, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), the first female President of the Nigerian Bar Association has confirmed that she will be at the event.
It is also expected that the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Council, Lekan Fatodu will be in attendance along with many other top dignitaries from all works of life.
The take-off point of the 10km race is the Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Onikan, Lagos on November 14.
The Lagos Women Run is the biggest women run in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Sports
NSC DG Olopade Applauds FCT’s Move to Develop Gwagwalada Mini Stadium
Joel Ajayi
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for the planned construction of a mini stadium in Gwagwalada, describing the initiative as a significant boost to sports development in the territory.
Hon. Olopade said the project aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, particularly its commitment to the development of sports infrastructure across the country.
According to the DG, the proposed Gwagwalada Mini Stadium, when completed, will serve as an important sporting facility during the 2027 African School Games scheduled to hold in Abuja, while also providing young athletes in the FCT with access to quality sports infrastructure to nurture their talents.
“As I speak, over 30 contractors have been mobilized to various sites to ensure that sporting facilities and infrastructure are put in place for both our young and elite athletes across the country, Hon, Olopade said.
He expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for his unprecedented support for sports development, noting that the Federal Government had committed over ₦200 billion to the rehabilitation and development of sports infrastructure nationwide.
“We are more than grateful at the Sports Commission because Mr President has been very supportive of sports like never before. His commitment to spending over ₦200 billion on infrastructure revamp across the country will ensure that indigent children have access to quality facilities to harness their sporting potential,” he added.
The DG emphasized that sports infrastructure remains a critical factor in achieving excellence, noting that the availability and quality of facilities play a major role in athletes’ performance and their ability to secure podium finishes at international competitions.
He described the planned construction of the Gwagwalada Mini Stadium as a welcome development, commending Wike for his continued commitment to infrastructure development in the FCT.
“The construction of the Gwagwalada Mini Stadium by the FCT Minister is a massive welcome development for the Sports Commission. The Minister deserves all the accolades for the good work he has been doing in the FCT, particularly in the area of construction and infrastructure development,” Hon. Olopade said.
The NSC reiterated its commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to ensure the development of sporting facilities that will support grassroots participation, talent discovery and the overall growth of sports in Nigeria.
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