With simply 20 days till race day, pleasure is constructing throughout Africa as registration for the second version of the PremiumTrust Financial institution Abuja Metropolis Worldwide Half Marathon has surpassed 2,800 contributors.
The occasion, organised by Nigeria’s main sports activities administration firm, Nilayo Sports activities Administration Restricted, continues to attract spectacular curiosity from elite athletes, leisure runners, health fanatics, and company groups from throughout Nigeria and overseas.
As preparations intensify, Nilayo Sports activities Administration Restricted has confirmed that ending touches are at present underway to make sure a world-class race expertise. The corporate reaffirmed its dedication to delivering a seamless and memorable occasion for all contributors, residents, and guests to Abuja.
Talking on the continued preparations, the Chief Working Officer (COO) of Nilayo Sports activities Administration Restricted, Adenike Olopade, expressed confidence within the readiness of the organising workforce. She additionally prolonged gratitude to the Managing Director of Nilayo Sports activities Administration Restricted, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, describing her management and coordination as visionary, inspiring, and instrumental to the success of the mission.
“We’re absolutely ready and excited to welcome 1000’s of runners to Abuja. The workforce has labored tirelessly, and we respect the visionary management of our MD, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, whose dedication has continued to drive excellence in delivering premium sporting occasions,” she stated.
The Abuja Half Marathon, powered by a strategic partnership between PremiumTrust Financial institution and Nilayo Sports activities Administration Restricted, made its profitable debut in 2024, incomes reward for its skilled organisation and spectacular turnout.
This yr’s version, themed “Regular Strides,” goals to additional deepen group participation, promote a wholesome life-style, enhance sports activities tourism, and highlight Abuja as a rising hub for worldwide street races.
The race will function elite and leisure runners, with classes designed to accommodate skilled athletes, novice runners, health teams, households, and guests trying to expertise the colourful ambiance of Nigeria’s capital metropolis.
