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3,000 athletes set for Anti-Corruption marathon in Abuja

Posted : 12 October 2024

No fewer than 3,000 athletes have registered and are set to take part in the 2024 Anti-Corruption Half Marathon, scheduled for Abuja on Dec. 7.


The fifth edition of the race aims to raise awareness of the scourge of corruption and how to collectively tackle the menace.


The National Coordinator of the marathon, Jacob Onu, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, stating that the event is symbolic in the fight against corruption and substance abuse among athletes.


“The fight against corruption is not a one-off battle, but rather a continuous one that requires perseverance and endurance.


“This is the reason behind this initiative. The marathon is symbolic in that without perseverance and endurance, one can’t start and finish a marathon,” he said.


According to him, the star prize winners for both male and female categories will each receive N1 million, while the first and second runners-up will get N700,000 and N500,000, respectively.


Earlier, the President of the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Maj.-Gen. Abdullahi Maikano, said that OSMA will fully participate in the marathon due to the importance it attaches to this noble cause.


“In my capacity as the President of the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa, I will ensure that the African military participates in the marathon race.


“We will use the upcoming African Military Games in Abuja to raise awareness for the race and invite our colleagues from Niger, Ghana, Mali, and other African countries to participate in the marathon,” Maikano said.


Additionally, the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Habu Gumel, called on all stakeholders to support and align with the goals of the marathon.


Gumel, who was represented by the President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Abdul Ibrahim, said that such events will go a long way in discovering talents for the country.


The 21.25 km half marathon is scheduled to start at Eagles Square at 7 a.m., pass through the National Stadium, and terminate at the Unity Fountain.


Top government officials, members of the National Assembly Anti-Corruption Committee, business leaders, and a host of other eminent Nigerians are expected to flag off the event.

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