Sports
MINISTER OF SPORTS JOHN ENOH; ADVISES THAT SPORTS BE USED FOR SOCIAL COHESION IN SOCIETAL REFORM
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development Sen. John Enoh has commended the two-day work workshop on sports-based intervention in a prison setting organized by the United Nations titled; Drug and Crime for Nigerai Correctional Services in mates and the public.
Represented by one of the Deputy Mr. Bamiduro Olumide, the Minister said that the workshop no doubt provided an avenue for discussion on ways of strengthening and providing a better enhancement for capacity delivery of the Nigeria Correctional Services and her in-mates.
Speaking as a Special Guest of Honour at the event, he re-emphasized the need to use Sporting activities to rehabilitate extremists associated with crimes, and also, reintegrate into benefitting areas that will change their mindsets to positive thinking.
Sen. Enoh acknowledged that sports indeed is one of the major tools that can provide readily enablement that can engage every person especially the youth irrespective of, sex, religion, and tribe in the society. “I am particularly delighted to associate with this event, which has the capacity and ability to recognize potential sports persons and which highlights a major ingredient and tool for Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts”.
According to him, sports-based programmes and activities are now modern and effective empowerment globally that unites togetherness, for both Peaceful mission and career progression of youths. While commending the Government of Germany for organizing the reawaken program through the United Nations in Nigeria, Sen. Enoh assured them of the Federal Government’s interest in welcoming ideas and business that will promote the bilateral relationships.
Present at the workshop to deliver a paper and who also doubles as the consultant is the for Director General of the default National Sports Commission, Mallam Yakmut Al-Hassan. Some of the critical papers delivered include; Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice ( UNODC office Vienna) and Prison and Penal Reform(UNODC office Nigeria).
Felicia Mammah Nwokorie.
Chief Inform. Officer
13 /10/23
Sports
PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race
Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively
The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.
The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.
In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.
In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.
According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.
The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.
The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.
Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.
The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.
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