Nilayo Commends Enugu Govt, Sponsors, Residents for Successful City Marathon
Oru Leonard
Nilayo Sports Management has commended the Enugu State Government, sponsors and residents for their support towards the successful hosting of the 2nd edition of the Enugu City International Marathon.
The Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, gave the commendation while speaking with journalists after the race, describing the event as a major boost to sports tourism and international athletics in the state.
Olopade specifically praised Governor Peter Mbah for his leadership, vision and commitment to positioning Enugu as a destination for major sporting events.
According to her, the state government’s support in areas including logistics, security and hospitality contributed significantly to the success of the marathon.“The Governor’s support was exceptional. From logistics to security and hospitality, the Enugu State Government showed that it is ready to host world-class events. We are truly grateful,” she said.
She also expressed appreciation to the official sponsors, including 7Up through Aquafina, Afia TV, Pinnacle, Power Oil and Enugu Air, for their contributions to the event.
Olopade said the sponsors played important roles in areas such as hydration, media coverage, branding and logistics, which helped create a world-class experience for athletes and spectators.
She equally thanked residents of Enugu for their massive turnout and enthusiastic support along the race route, saying their cheers and hospitality added colour to the event.
“The energy from the people of Enugu was incredible. The cheers along the route, the hospitality, and the sense of pride in the city made this marathon memorable for all the athletes. This is what makes Enugu special,” she added.
The 2nd Enugu City International Marathon, held on Saturday, attracted more than 3,000 participants who competed in the 42-kilometre and 10-kilometre races.
The event, organised by Nilayo Sports Management in partnership with the Enugu State Government, was widely regarded by the organisers as one of the best-organised road races in Nigeria this year.
The management of Nilayo Sports Management said preparations had already commenced towards making the 2027 edition bigger, better and more internationally competitive.
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