A statement by the company’s Chief
Executive Officer (COO), Seleem Adegunwa, emphasized that Rite Foods would
always be at the forefront of identifying with worthy initiatives like the half
marathon aimed at adding value to lives.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports
that the first of its kind, the half marathon is set to take place in the
ancient town of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State on Saturday, July 17, 2021.
Adegunwa remarked that the town of Ijebu-
Ode had already taken a sporting look as youths were ready for the epic event.
“We have seen in the various athletic
practice in preparation for the Bigi sponsored Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon
coming up on Saturday with more international athletes indicating interest in
the 21kilometres race competition.
“The activities in the town also show that
efforts are in top gear in making the Ogun State Government initiated marathon
a success.
“This event proudly sponsored by Rite Foods
as the leading food and beverage company, will see marathoners being refreshed
with one of our product Bigi Table Water, at the six water points in every
2.5kilometres,” he said.
Adegunwa stated that the race, which would
start from Tunde Debasco Road, Ejirin, would end at the Otunba Dipo Dina
International Stadium, Ijebu Ode.
“Our Bigi water produced with global best
practices in purification will be on hand to offer quality, freshness,
confidence, and reliability to the runners, this is an ideal brand for the
energy required for the long-distance race.
“The quality assurance sponsorship of local
content by Rite Foods has been demonstrated in the just concluded Bigi soft
Drinks’ sponsored Nigerian Idol music reality show for budding artists.
“We also aim to replicate same gesture for
all the participants of the Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon, while the
international stars will also have a taste of proudly Nigeria products,” he
said.
Adegunwa noted that the half marathon had
already received the boost of notable international long distance runners,
which he noted that was an added the flair of the race.
`The male athletes for the competition
include Kenya’s Bernard Sang who was first at the 2020 Istanbul Marathon, Hosea
Kiplimo, Rhonzas Lokitam, Kilimo, Eliud Mewangi, Sammy Nyokaye, and John Mburi.
“Others includes, William Amponsah, Kipruto
Kibiego, Paul Korch, we also have Uganda’s Ezekiel Chepkoromk and Azerbaijan’s
Desta Weldu.
“The female international runners are Shila
Jepkosgei, a World Athletics gold-label runner, Ghana’s Juliana Sakat, Kenya’s
Gladys Chemweno, Caern Maiyo, Ruth Karanja, Chebet Chemaimak, and Hannah
Wanjiru Gatheru.
“Also on the list is Uganda’s Zena Chebet,
and Bahrain’s Damaris Muthee Mutua,” he said.
Adegunwa revealed that aside the Bigi
Water, other brands from the stable of the company would also be made available
to refresh the marathoners.
“Other products that will be also available
at the water points include the 12 Bigi soft drink variants such as the Bigi
Cola, Bigi Orange, Bigi Apple, Bigi Bitter Lemon, Bigi Soda Water, Bigi
Lemon/Lime, and Bigi Tropical.
“The rest are Bigi Chapman, Bigi Tamarind,
Bigi Cherry Cola, Bigi Ginger Lemon, and Bigi Ginger Ale.
“Others are Rite Foods’ Fearless Redberry,
Fearless Classic Energy Drinks, Rite Spicy, Bigi Beef Sausage roll, and Rite
Sausage roll.
“We want give our esteemed runners
opportunity to choose any of our wide range brands that catches their fantasy
and also to motivate them,” he said. (NAN).
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