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Queens Baton Relay ends Tour Of Nigeria

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4 years ago

October 19, 2021

As the Queens Baton Ralay ends its tour of Nigeria after been received by President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, stakeholders in the Olympic family has said that Nigeria, being the first point of arrival of the Baton in Africa symbolises that the country aligns with the Commonwealth countries around the world.

The President, Nigeria Commonwealth Games, Engr. Habul Gumel disclosed this shortly after a relay by athletes and boat ride with the Baton at Jabi Lake as well as the city tour around Abuja which signifies the end of the Baton’s tour in Nigeria.

According to him, the arrival of the Baton in Nigeria on Friday October 15, 2021, is very significant as can be deduced from the reception it received from the day of its arrival at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja by all stakeholders from the general public, the Nigerian Olympic Committee as well as officials of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.

Engr. Gumel assured that already, the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has constituted a committee for the Games, and beginning from November, Nigeria will intensify her preparations with efforts also being made to get the athletes ready for the Games.

He commended the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare and the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, in particular, for its commitment and investment in sporting infrastructure in the country.

Earlier in his remarks, the Director, Federations, Elite Athletes Department, (FEAD), in the Ministry, Dr Simon Ebhojaiye noted that the symbolism associated with the baton is aimed at drawing attention to the fact that Nigeria is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and frontline in the Commonwealth Games, stressing that the country is ready for extraordinary performance at the Commonwealth outings.

He added that going by the programme for the Queens Baton Relay in Abuja, the team will leave Nigeria today for Gambia, Sierra Leone and will go round the participating countries before arriving the city of Birmingham, host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in July, 2022.

Queen’s baton relay is held every four years and is expected to feature over 7,000 baton relay bearers across the Commonwealth nations.

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World Athletics, AFN Set for Press Conference Ahead of Abuja City International Half Marathon

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4 days ago

November 26, 2025

The Gleamer

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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