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Lagos Women Run celebrates International Day of the Girl Child
Organisers of the annual Lagos Women Run have joined others across the world to celebrate the 2022 International Day of the Girl Child.
Tayo Popoola, the coordinator of Lagos Women Run, an annual race that celebrates the female gender from all walks of life, said it is always a delight to adulate the girl child.
Observed every year on October 11, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child.
The day commemorates the achievements of girls and brings attention to the challenges they face on a daily basis
According to Popoola, the contribution of the girl child to society-building is invaluable, and it is evident across all major spheres, including sports, entertainment, media, business and even much more.
The Lagos Women Run coordinator noted the recent successes of the likes of Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume in the global sports arena while also acknowledging other laudable achievements by others in their respective fields.
“Despite the odds and unfavourable conditions, there is a lot to celebrate about the girl child this year. They have been worthy ambassadors and we are proud of them all. She stated.
With more than N2m worth of cash prizes each year, the Lagos Women Run has been contributing to the empowerment of the girl child in its own unique way.
“Lagos Women Run identifies fully with the girl child and we are doing our own bit, not just through financial empowerment through our prizes but by generally institutionalising healthy living among the female gender”
“Our resolve is to continue projecting the girl child in the best possible way and giving them the platform to express and use their God-given talents,” Popoola concluded.
The seventh Lagos Women Run will be taking place on Saturday, November 12, 2022
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World Athletics, AFN Set for Press Conference Ahead of Abuja City International Half Marathon
Joel Ajayi
With only 10 days remaining before the commencement of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, the organising committee has confirmed that the World Press Conference for the marathon will hold on friday, 5th December, where officials from World Athletics, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), event partners, and other distinguished dignitaries are expected to be in attendance.
It was stated that the briefing will highlight final race arrangements, athlete participation, technical details, safety measures, and other relevant information for the international and local sporting communities.
The organisers also announced that media accreditation has officially opened, encouraging journalists, photographers, broadcasters, and digital media practitioners to apply through the designated online link:
👉 https://forms.gle/CiNHAv4RDw3Eh5Rj7
They emphasised that early accreditation would ensure seamless processing ahead of the event.
The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon is projected to attract top-tier competitors and deliver a world-class road-running spectacle, reinforcing Abuja’s growing reputation as a hub for major international sporting events.
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