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Participants took lead reading oath at NOGIG opening ceremony

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10 months ago

April 22, 2024

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The much waited 2024 Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG) kick off on Sunday with team Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), turning out in glamour, pomp at the opening ceremony of the games in Abuja.

This year NOGIG theme for the 2024 game is, ‘Empower Wellness, Ignite Productivity officially kicks off with colorful opening ceremony, team NNPCL impresses.

At the end of the march past by the 13 companies to be represented by about 1500 participants,the Vice Chairman of Chevron,Mr Chido Okoli declared the games open to a very loud applause.

“ The aim is to promote healthy workforce that will be productive at all times and give its best to its employer,

“ Let go out and compete and have fun and most especially do it safely.

“ We appreciate all the organizers, companies,the executives that made it here today and want to encourage all to enjoy and would be expecting all on Saturday for the closing ceremony , ” he said.

On his part,Olutayo Akande, the Head of Technical Committee said that this year is different from the past editions.

“ This is the first time of taking the athletes oaths.I will recite and athletes recite after me.

“ The oaths “ At the 19th editions of NOGIG,I pledged to take part in the sporting events; respectful and abiding by the rules that governing them.

“In the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the honor of our industries ,while empowering wellness and igniting productivity. So help me God.”

He said that the reasons for the oaths is because we needed every individual participant to commit to what we want them to be this time around.

“ Yes, there are medals but we don’t want participant doing beyond just participating in getting the medals. We will play fair and get our medals cleanly,” he said.

On her part, Senior Human Resources Manager for Policy and Employee, Seplat Energy ,Obiageli Ezeoke , said that the game should continue to progress , more companies to come up to participates and increase the numbers of games.

The reports that the companies taking part in the games include; NNPCL, Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

Others are; Nigeria Liquified National Gas (NLNG) the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB),Nigerian Downstream and Midstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Total Energies, Aradel, Seplat Energy and Oando.

The 13 games include; football, Badminton,basketball , volleyball, golf, tennis, table-tennis, squash, athletics, swimming, chess, 8-ball pool and scrabble.

The reports that the events which started on Sunday ( today) and end on April 27 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

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Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: 10 Years of Excellence with 600,000 Athletes from 14 Countries Covering 42,000 KM

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5 hours ago

February 5, 2025

The Gleamer

The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has solidified its reputation as one of Africa’s leading road races, and as it marks its 10th-anniversary edition, the numbers tell a story of remarkable growth and impact.

Since its inception, the marathon has attracted participants from 14 countries, with a staggering 600,000 registered athletes taking to the streets of Lagos. Over the past decade, these runners have collectively covered an impressive 42,000 kilometers, reinforcing the marathon’s place in the global athletics calendar.

The 10th edition, set for February 15, 2025, is expected to be the most exciting yet, with elite athletes, amateur runners, and fitness enthusiasts converging in Lagos for a world-class sporting spectacle.

With top-tier sponsors such as Access Bank, Casio (official time partner), Airtel (official telecommunications partner), Lagos State Government, World Athletics, 7Up, Rexona, Unilever, ROBB, Premier, Brila Media, Athletics Federation of Nigeria, FINERGE, and Aquafina, the marathon continues to raise the bar in terms of organization, prize money, and global recognition.

Leading up to the race, fans and participants will engage in the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Expo from February 3-13, featuring fitness activities, brand activations, and exhibitions.

Additionally, superstar artists are set to thrill fans with live performances at the finish line, ensuring an unforgettable experience beyond the race.

As Lagos counts down to the big day, excitement is at an all-time high. Whether as competitors, spectators, or supporters, everyone is gearing up to make the 10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon a landmark celebration in the world of sports and entertainment.

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