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Ekiti’s Marathon Race Holds, Dec 14
The Ekiti State Government says the maiden edition of the Ikogosi-Ekiti 10km marathon race will hold on December. 14.
The state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Michael Awopetu, disclosed this last Tuesday to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti.
Awopetu, who spoke through the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr Yemi Owoseni, said about 2,000 participants were expected to participate in the event.
The commissioner explained that the focus was to ensure youth participation, adding that participation forms would be made available in higher institutions across Nigeria to encourage interested youths.
He explained further that aside the availability of forms nationwide it would also be accessed on the Ikogosi Marathon Initiative website, though yet to be released.
The commissioner assured that there would be adequate security measures for both participants and spectators during the event.