Seyi Akanni
In a bid to mark and honor the 365 days of Gov. Gboyega Oyetola in office, a Lagos based firm, Zenith Business Suits, in partnership with Osun State Government have finalized arrangements to stage a marathon event tagged; 'Osun Heritage International Half Marathon'.
The general coordinator of the half marathon race, Aderemi Akinwale made this known during the press conference and logo unveiling ceremony of the marathon event in state secretariat Abere, Osogbo.
He informed that, the marathon is scheduled to hold with 20,000 participants expectedly, both locally and internationally.
“Participants will run a total of 21.5km race through Osogbo major roads, starting from the state secretariat roundabout in Abere and terminating the race at Freedom Park, Old Garage Area in Osogbo.
"8,000 dollars would be given to each winner of the male and female marathon categories holding in Osogbo on November 23, 2019.
“One million naira would be given to the first male and female in the national price category while the first male and female indigenes of Osun who makes it to the finish line, would be rewarded with N750,000." He explained.
Earlier in his address, the Supervisor in charge of Ministry of Social Protection, Sports and Special Needs, Com. Biyi Odunlade said the marathon programme would commemorate the first year anniversary of Mr. governor because sport is important to living and governance.
“Whether as independent entity or organisation, we all need sports to survive.
" The governor has never neglected sports while the marathon was to praise and appreciate him and to also sensitize the general public on the importance of physical exercise.
“We are preaching to the people that ‘don’t die young’, it’s not always about looking for money, take time to walk or run around your house to keep yourself and health safe.
“We are organising this marathon to let people have a sound mind in a sound body,” he said.
According to the organizers, security, live camera coverage, ambulances and mobile hospital care arrangements had already been made for the event and that hopefully, they intend to sustain the marathon and make it an annual event.
To give room for easy participation, registration fee for the marathon goes for one thousand naira, (N1,000). Registration forms had been made available across the Local Government Areas in the state and all tertiary institutions in Osun.
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