Sports
VP Declares Edo 2020 Festival Open
Joel Ajayi
The Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo will on Tuesday declare the Edo 2020 National sports Festival opened with the commissioning of facilities.
According to the programme of event for the opening ceremony, Professor Osinbajo will pay homage to the Oba of Benin before proceeding to the Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium for the ceremonial opening.
The programme starts at 7 and runs for two hours with performance of the rich Edo cultural heritage, while musician Fire Boy would also be entertaining.
The Honorable Minister of Youth and sports Development Chief Sunday is expected to officially welcome the athletes, while Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy Comrade Philip Shuaibu will also be speaking on their readiness for the Festival.
To ensure compliance with the Covid-19 Protocol, there will be restrictions to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium with people gaining access with only invitation cards, while states will be allowed only 20 athletes for the ceremonial.
The PTF is insisting that all guests and athletes should obey laid down protocol.
A record 550 Volunteers will be on hand at Festival for a hitch free event.
Sports
14 DAYS TO GO: Abuja Prepares for the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon
In 14 days, the Federal Capital Territory will host one of the most anticipated sporting events on the African athletics calendar, the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon.
This event is more than just a race, it represents a convergence of sport, tourism, community and national pride.
Thousands of runners, elite athletes, professional clubs, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and first-time participants will take to the streets of Abuja for a 21.1km test of endurance, discipline and determination.
The marathon race is designed to showcase the beauty and vibrancy of the city, will wind through its major districts, offering participants and spectators a unique view of Nigeria’s capital at its finest, orderly, energetic and alive.
Nilayo Sports Limited, the organizer of the marathon, says its partnership reflects a deeper commitment beyond organizing a race, a commitment to wellness, youth empowerment, and the promotion of Nigeria as a destination for world-class sporting events.
“We believe in building excellence, and there is no better symbol of excellence than the marathon where consistency, preparation and resilience meet,” Nilayo Sports Limited noted.
As the countdown continues, organizers have intensified preparations from route safety and medical support to logistics, timing systems and volunteer mobilization to ensure a seamless experience for athletes and spectators alike.
The marathon offers prize money and global ranking points for elite runners. While it offers something far more valuable for everyday runners, the opportunity to be part of history.
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