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President Buhari, Sunday Dare fly Out to Portugal to Sign Bilateral Agreement on Sports

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President Muhammadu Buhari and Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Hon.Sunday Dare will depart Nigeria tonight for Portugal to sign bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on sports .

The MoU will be signed with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria and Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa appending their support.

This MoU is coming on the heels of recent agreements signed with Spain which borders on Sports, Criminal Matters, Extradition and Transfer of Sentenced persons.

However, this MoU with Portugal is slightly different because it bothers only on creating mutualism in sports; which will see exchange of technical-know-how, sporting equipment support for athletics and football development.

This is seventh bilateral Agreement facilitated by Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare since assuming office in 2019.

The Sports Ministry under Dare signed an MoU with South Africa on Youth Dialogue and development, an event that was also attended by Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari and the Executive President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa.

Also Nigeria Ministry of Sports, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Turkey on youth and sports development in the presence of President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria and Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey.

Recently, Hon. Sunday Dare was in Spain, alongside President Muhammadu Buhari where the country also entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Spain in the Spanish Capital city of Madrid and the lastest of a long list of mutually beneficial relationships is the visit to Portugal, which would open another chapter of bi-lateral relationship between Nigeria and Portugal in areas of youth and sports development.

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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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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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