Coordinator of the event, Tayo Popoola, stated that the annual 10km race had attracted over 8,000 participants from various parts of the country and even beyond.

She expressed delight that the event, which is in its 10th edition this year, is getting bigger in line with the vision of the Lagos State government.

“We are happy with the great support we are enjoying from the Government of Lagos State. The Lagos State Sports Commission DG, Lekan Fatodu, has been monitoring our activities with great enthusiasm.

“All is going well and we expect next week to be full of activities for the 2025 event,” Popoola said.

This year, the Minister for Trade and Industry, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has been named an Ambassador of the Lagos Women Run and the Special Guest of Honour.

The Lagos Women Run is an initiative of Gym Assured, Marathon & Road Race Organization, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and a dedicated group of women with professional backgrounds in sports management, administration.

Fatodu, LSSC GD, it was learnt has charged all those in charge of various departments of the organizing committee to double efforts as the event draws near.

Already, plans are also in top gear for the EXPO expected to start on November 4 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos.

Coordinator of the EXPO, Sidikat Folami, said there are various activities and empowerment initiatives lined up for the participants of the Lagos Women Run pre-event.

The Lagos Women Run takes place on Saturday November 8.

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Coordinator of the project, Tayo Popoola, told our correspondent that Oduwole would be the Special Guest of Honour for this edition and also a new ambassador of the LWR.

“We do this every year and this time we are so happy to have the confirmation of Dr. Oduwole as our special guest and our ambassador.

“There are many other plans on the cards to make this edition better than all the past ones.”

November 8 is the date and Lagos State Government has been working round the clock with the organisers in the past weeks to stage an upgrade of previous editions.

The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, is at the centre of it all charging all those in various committees to work hard and deliver accordingly.

The objective of the Lagos Women Run is to encourage women to embark on a journey towards fitness and general well-being, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, SDG.

LWR aims to support and foster the growing fitness culture across the continent while addressing critical issues affecting women, such as No Poverty, Female Child Education, Zero Hunger, and Equality.

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Ms Usoro flagged off the race at the Tafawa Balewa Square but more importantly, the CBN Deputy Governor, Operations, started the race with the runners and completed it with them at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Onikan.

She encouraged over a thousand women at the start line to run their race with pride and his left smiles and laughter on their faces.

Runners and dignitaries including the Director General of Lagos State Sports, Lekan Fatodu, and African Table Tennis President, Enitan Oshodi, were in shock at the finish point in Onikan as the CBN Deputy Governor raced to the finish point in the 10km race.

Ms Usoro commended all the participants for making efforts to embrace fitness as she was given a certificate of participation like all other runners.

Oyo State-based Gbogbo Akinrodoye told our correspondent that she was elated about the role played by the CBN deputy governor.

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“She finished her race and that is amazing. It is good to keep fit and we were all happy to see many dignitaries including men giving support to the women event. It is a positive feeling,” she said.

Olayiwola Adeoba who was at the finish point to witness the race said he was also surprised about the overall turnout of the event.

“To see a top government official at that level complete a 10km race is strange but commendable. Fitness is very good for everyone and when you see women do this, it’s a plus,” Adeoba said.

Liliane Ugueta, the Cameroonian who emerged second was full of praises for the Lagos State government.

“The race was not just about the final day, I was told about many other things like training and EXPO which ran for four days and even on final day, we witnessed a carnival of sort. I will be here again next year,” she said.

Joy Abiye David won the race with a time of 38:35:21 while Cameroon’s Nguesta who finished with a time of 40:02:54.

Charity Ogofure was third with her 40:09:23 effort.

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The Ondo State runner posted a time of 38:35:21 to win the first position ahead of Cameroon’s Liliane Nguesta who finished with a time of 40:02:54.

Charity Ogofure finished in the third position closely with her 40:09:23 effort.

It was fun all the way for the participants from the Start point at the Tafawa Balewa Square to the Finish line at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Onikan.

Victorious David received a prize of N1.5m for her efforts, Nguesta received N500,000 while 2nd runner up Ogofure went home with N300,000.

Speaking after the race, David expressed delight for winning the race again.

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“I am so happy, excited. I came to try again but somehow, I won again. I give glory to God,” she said.

All participants received certificate of participation, products from sponsors and goody bags.

Coordinator of the LWR, Tayo Popoola, said the 9th edition was so exciting from the beginning to the end.

“We saw women from all parts of the country, we received international runners, some even joined our volunteer team and more importantly, I was happy with the training and EXPO, where many participants gained so much on things they could do to better their lives in various aspects.

“The race itself was the icing on the cake, the fun was all through from Tuesday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium. I thank the Lagos State government for the support together with our sponsors,” Popoola said.

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The 10km road race being staged by a dedicated group of women with professional backgrounds in sports management has attracted huge response at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, where the exhibition and other pre-events started on Tuesday.

The event, now in its 9th edition has grown and is has attracted some runners outside Nigeria for this edition.

Some of the runners are from other states of the federation while some experienced international runners are also involved in the annual race.

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The coordinator of the project, Tayo Popoola, said the objective of the Lagos Women Run is to encourage women to embark on a journey towards fitness and general well-being, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

“During the week long programme, various issues affecting women were discussed while some of the participants were also encouraged to embrace simple things that could better their respective homes.

“For the D-Day, we are fully set to make everybody enjoy this race. We thank Lagos State government for putting smiles on the faces of women,” Popoola said.

The Start point for the race is the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, while the Mobolaji Johnson Arena is the Finish point.

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The Teslim Balogun, venue of the ongoing Exhibition which started on Tuesday, has since been a beehive of activities as the organisers of the programme had to contend with a huge number of enthusiasts who turned up for the EXPO.

Coordinator of the programme, Tayo Popoola, said the officials were dealing with the huge number the very best way possible.

“We are excited and many people are here but we are very cautious because there must be control to ensure the integrity of this event remain intact.

“People are coming from other parts of the country and even beyond. This is a good one and the women are connecting with one another.

“We have received confirmation from about four athletes expected to join the Zimbabwean runner who is already on ground.”

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Runners from Edo, Delta, Ogun and Oyo State have picked their kits for the November 9 race.

Oyo based runner, Gbogbo Jennifer Akinrodoye, said she was happy to be in Lagos for the LWR 2024.

“I feel nice. I feel it will be a fun experience. I wasn’t here last year but I was here two years ago.

“I’m a footballer. That’s my main stuff. I play football for fun. For now, I’m 70 per cent ready for Saturday. I have three days, so I will do some exercises and some normal running. Most times, I leave early and jog.

“I am happy with the EPO programme because I have picked up something that will benefit me .When I came I met a woman talking and I learnt about recycling stuff. It is amazing,” she said.

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While picking up her kits at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, Mhlaba-Adebo applauded the organisers of the race.

“I am a member of national black marathoners association,” she said.

“I have run over 50 races including Chicago marathon, Boston 10k for women multiple times, a handful of half marathons and 5km, 8km and 10kmss.

“I also have experience in health and wellness having spent almost a decade in public health in USA for my city (Boston).

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“I took part at the Boston marathon in April 17, 2023, I ran for the Middlesex County Chapter of the Links Incorporated raising money for students who wanted to pursue medical field, over $6,000 was raised.

“I have heard a lot about the Lagos Women Run and I am looking forward to an exciting time running on the streets of Lagos.”

Meanwhile, Expo for the 9th edition of 10km Road Race started on Tuesday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium same as the empowerment programme organised for the women.

Speaking with our correspondent, the convener of the race, Tayo Popoola, said apart from the fact that registered people were already coming to pick up their kits, the women were also learning new things that would put food on their table going forward.

Over 10,000 runners were expected to take part in the race with all the runners that arrived at the start point expected to go home with gift vouchers that will help them with the festive period.

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Incidentally, the exhibition, which is part of the week-long programme will also start on Tuesday and the organisers are excited about the development.

Tayo Popoola, the coordinator of the programme, said there were many other activities leading to the November 9 event.

“Exhibition (expo) is offering a platform for skills and vocational training such as basic painting, Tie & Die, skincare, Waste Management, Food Packaging, Cake Making. Fruit Juice Mixing, Basic Make Up, Basic Computer Training.

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“All participants will receive the following benefits: Running Vest, Running Bibs, Goody Bag, Certificate, Medals, and Sponsors’ products. Gift vouchers will be provided to the first 500 women group who arrive at the start point before 6.am,” Popoola said.

The Lagos Women Run is a 10km event, an initiative of Gym Assured, Marathon & Road Race Organization, in conjunction with the Lagos State Government and a dedicated group of women with professional backgrounds in sports management, administration, and other women- focused organizations.

Since its inception in 2016 in Lagos, the event has grown and is expected to expand to other parts of the nation.

LWR aims to support and foster the growing fitness culture across the continent while addressing critical issues affecting women, such as No Poverty, Female Child Education, Zero Hunger, and Equality.

This event provides a unique platform where women can unite, find common purpose, and raise their voices, using fitness as a rallying point.

An anticipated participation of approximately 200,000 women from Nigeria and across the continent.

Supported by the Lagos State Government, the event will feature top-notch medical facilities, security, and traffic control.

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Over 200,000 women are expected to take part in the 10km road race being staged by a dedicated group of women with professional backgrounds in sports management, administration, and other women-focused organisations.

Since its inception in 2016 in Lagos, the event has grown and is expected to expand to other parts of the nation.

The objective of the Lagos Women Run is to encourage women to embark on a journey towards fitness and general well-being, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

LWR, with full support of the Lagos State government, aims to support and foster the growing fitness culture across the continent while addressing critical issues affecting women, such as No Poverty; Female Child Education; Zero Hunger, and Equality.

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The event provides a unique platform where women can unite, find common purpose, and raise their voices, using fitness as a rallying point.

The coordinator of the project, Tayo Popoola, told our correspondent that this year’s edition would be very special in many ways.

“There will be about a week long programme on various issues affecting women in between before the November 9 date of the run. We are working with our sponsors to raise this event to higher level,” Popoola said.

All participants will receive running vest, running bibs, goody bag, certificate, medals, and sponsors’ products.

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Popoola, noted that the 2019 Lagos Women Run would come with a number of world class innovations after a careful study of what obtains at the world level.

“Over the years, our team members have been traveling across the world to observe a number of women’s specific marathon events in Europe, South Africa, American and Asia, and have garnered enough experience to deliver the best at the 2019 Lagos Women Run, which has been scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 9, 2019,” Popoola.

She noted that the 10km Run which is to prepare women runners for bigger marathons in the following year, emancipation of women and campaign against women brutality, will be competed for in two categories: the Open category; for runners from ages 20 to 45 years old and the veteran category for runners from 45 years old to 70.

She stressed that, as it was done in the last edition, the two classes of runners would be distinguished by their type of running shirts.

The open runners will compete with a round neck shirt, while the veterans will compete with a V-neck shirts.

The Lagos Women Run coordinator, who is also Nigeria’s first woman teakwondo black belt holder, disclosed that, the Lagos State First Lady, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has given her words to flag the 2019 Lagos Women Run, at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island.

Popoola, also confirmed that the 2019 edition had recorded more entries than previous editions as over 10,000 runners were registered to run on November 9, 2019.

“In less than two months after we opened the registration portal, we have had over 10,000 runners registered. This is a higher percentage to our previous registration in the last four years. What this tells us is that more women in Nigeria are aware of the Lagos Women Run and it’s campaign for women emancipation and campaign against women brutality.

“Though, for this year, we have a larger figure than ever, the LWR team is ready to give it’s best.

“We shall be starting this year’s programme with a one-week Expo that would involve seminars for the participants on how to run a marathon, prevention of brutality against women, medical tests, eye test and validation of registration.”

She stressed that the route for this year Lagos Women Run is the same as last year’s which showcased 15 national monuments located in Lagos alone, from the flag off point at the Tafawa Balewa Square where Nigeria’s independence was declared to the legendary Tinubu Square, Electricity Coal Thermal Station, the National Art Theatre, Iganmu, and the National Stadium, Surulere amongst others.

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