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5 days from the end: the government of the state of Enugu promises world class experience at the Enugu City International Marathon
The wait is almost over for the largest road race in the history of South Nigeria -Eastern as all eyes will be present
All the streets lead to Enugu this weekend as the ENUGU CITY international marathon, the largest road race in the history of the South -East, the Nigeria organized by the Nilayo Sports Management Company will illuminate the City of Carbone.
This, since Nigeria continues to increase its sporting profile as a hub for world -class international road races, the Enugu City international marathon coming on May 3, 2025, is about to break new reasons with a high level of preparations and organization put together by the state government.
The elite athletes of the best marathon countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea have already booked their flights to land in Enugu, Nigeria, for the long -awaited race.
The governor of the state of Enugu Peter Mbah said that his administration is committed and deliberated in his determination to make the State an important sports center for the country and the race of this weekend will be an important proof of this commitment “.
“This week is the week of the race and we are currently doting the I and we cross the T to organize an excellent event this Saturday. We are working closely with all the professional organizations and interested parties to ensure that nothing is left behind”.
“We are very happy with the support that we obtained from the National Sports Commission, NSC, to Abuja, in particular the support of President Mallam Shehu Dikko and the general director Hon Bukola Olopade”.
“We can all see the transformative changes that our sport has been enjoying since they were at the helm and we are very happy to align with their sports economics initiatives,” he added.
The commissioner for youth and sport in the state of Enugu, Lloyd Ike Ekweremadu Jr. said that the state of Enugu has always had a rich inheritance of sporting history and this is what the governor undertakes to revive by stageing a marathon of this greatness and also hosting the 23rd edition of the National Sport Festival in 2026.
He said: “We can’t wait for it to arrive this weekend with great expectations and enthusiasm and send every citizen of the state and in addition to going out and supporting athletes while running in our beautiful city this Saturday”.
