Sports
Enugu State Government Pledges World-Class Experience as Enugu City International Marathon Nears in 5 Days
The wait is almost over for the biggest Road Race in the history of South Eastern Nigeria as all eyes will be on Enugu this weekend for the Enugu City International Marathon, organised by Nilayo Sports Management Company.
As Nigeria continues to increase its sporting profile as a hub for World class international Road Races, the Enugu City International Marathon coming up on May 3rd 2025 is about to break new grounds with a high level of preparations and organisation put together by the State Government.
Elite Athletes from top Marathon Countries like Kenya, Ethiopia , Somalia and Eritrea have already had their flights booked to land in Enugu, Nigeria for the much anticipated race.
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah said his administration is committed and deliberate in its determination to make the state a major Sports hub for the country and this weekend’s race will be a major proof of that commitment”.
” This week is the week of the race and we are currently dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s in order to put up an excellent event this Saturday. We are working closely with all the relevant professional organisations and stakeholders to ensure nothing is left behind”.
” We are very happy with the support we have been getting from the National Sports Commission, NSC, in Abuja, especially the support from the Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and the Director General Hon Bukola Olopade”.
” We all can see the transformative changes our Sport is enjoying since the two of them have been at the helms and we are very happy to align with their Sports Economy initiatives”, he added.
Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Enugu State, Lloyd Ike Ekweremadu Jr. said Enugu State has always had a rich heritage of Sporting history and this is what the Governor is committed to resuscitating by staging a marathon of this magnitude and also hosting the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival in 2026.
He said “we are all looking forward to this weekend with high expectations and enthusiasm and I call on every citizen of the state and beyond to come out and support the athletes as they run around our beautiful city this Saturday”.
Sports
Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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