The Managing Director, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, NSML, Chief Bukola Olopade says modalities have been put in place towards a hitch free 2023 Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10 kilometer Race in September.

Addressing a World Press Conference at the iconic Centenary Hall, Ake, Abeokuta, Chief Olopade appreciated the sponsors, the Ogun State government, the Media and other stakeholders involved in the success story.

He expressed optimism of recording another successful outing considering the all requirements in place.

The project Manager, NSML, Mr. Seyi Johnson told journalists that 42 elite runners had expressed interest in taking part, while indigent runners would also the part of the race.

Mr Johnson pointed out that the first elite runners to get to the finish line would get five thousand dollars each in the male and female categories, other athletes who complete the top five would also smile home with dollars.

He announced One Million Naira prize money for the first indigenous runner in the male and female categories.

Mr Johnson said the prestigious road race would commence at Iyana Oloke, Onikolobo and would terminate at the Alake Palace.

In a remark, The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ogun State, Dr. Yusuf Adegboyega Kudus who was represented by the General Manager, Ogun State Sports Council, Mrs. Iyabo Rotimi expressed the readiness of the state government to continue making provision for an enabling environment for sports to thrive.

He reiterated the state government's resolve to stage the best ever National Sports Festival in the history of Nigeria, come 2024.

The Group Head, South West Marketing, Lotus Bank, Mr. Folajinmi Brodie-Mends expressed the readiness of the company to partner Nilayo Sports Management Limited based on track records and antecedents.

he assured that Lotus Bank will continue to take the front seat whenever quality comes to the front burner.

Also at the event were the Head, Brand Communications, Lotus Bank, Mr. Bashir Salami, Relationship Manager, Lotus Bank Abeokuta, Mrs. Funmi Aberuagba, the Chief Operating Officer, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mr. Ebidowei Oweifie, the Media and people from different walks of Life.

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