The international event with the theme “Naija, race for
Homeland” is specifically for Nigerians within the country and diaspora. It
will start from Oba Alake’s palace and end at the M.K.O Abiola International
Stadium, Abeokuta, with five water points at the 2.5km, 5km, 7.5km, and the
finishing line. Also included are two refreshing points along the route.
The race, supported by the Ogun State Government and
organized by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, will have the Bigi Table Water
at every water point to rejuvenate the runners, as it is produced with global
best practices, offering quality and freshness.
Commenting on its sponsorship, Rite Foods’ Brand Manager,
Boluwatife Adedugbe, said the Bigi brand would refresh the marathoners and keep
them fit for the 10 km race.
She stated that sponsoring a worthy initiative like the
Abeokuta marathon, which promotes Nigerian talents, indicates that the
world-class company cares about its consumers’ well-being and constantly adds
value to life.
Adedugbe affirmed that the vast support also demonstrates
the Bigi brands’ closeness to consumers as it did as the refreshing sponsor in
2019.
On the company’s commitment to the growth of sports in the
state, the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Dr. Kehinde Oluwadare, eulogized
Rite Foods for its weight behind the sporting event, which is another golden
opportunity for Nigerian youths to earn global recognition.
He expressed Governor Dapo Abiodun’s appreciation to Rite
Foods for creating a platform of social value that would build talents, engage
the youths and spur them to greatness.
In the same vein, the organizer, Bukola Olopade, a former Commissioner for
Youths and Sports, praised the effort of Rite Foods’ Bigi brand for its immense
role in the success of the forthcoming event.
He said this year’s marathon is unique because of Rite
Foods’ involvement and that the ancient city of Abeokuta is now wearing a new
look as the route for the race has been beautified.
Prizes to be won at the event include $2,000 for the overall
winner, while the first runner-up and second runner-up will receive $1,500 and
$1,000, respectively. In the Special category, the overall winner will receive
N500,000, while the first runner-up and second runner-up will receive N300,000
and N100,000, respectively.
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