As Sports Commission Assures of Government Support

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The Director-General of Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu, has restated the importance of promoting the culture of a healthy and active lifestyle in the state.

Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday organised to herald the maiden edition of the Capital City Race, Fatodu described the event as a brilliant initiative that speaks to the LSSC’s commitment to ensure a healthy and productive lifestyle among residents.

“The Lagos State Sports Commission is ready to welcome any initiative that helps our community to be more productive and more active to impact our socio-economic endeavour,” he said.

The 10km race will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Ikeja, with 1000 runners participating in the mini marathon.

Fatodu assured organisers of the total support of the Lagos State Government and expressed optimism that the inaugural event would be a huge success.

In addition, he said the total number of people who have registered for the event underscored the interest in engagements that will help their total well-being, so it is going to be an exciting moment.

“A moment of sharing happiness, the opportunity to network and promote united fronts and a community that is purposely committed to great things”, he noted.

Speaking earlier, Convener of the Capital City Race, Dapo Ajayi, emphasised that the mini-race is basically about fitness, inspiring people and promoting an active lifestyle.

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“Our young population is enormous, and we can’t be sitting and doing nothing. Physical activities encourage physical and mental well-being of the populace as well as bonding and meeting people from different walks of life”.

Ajayi noted that everything is in place with support from the state government as participants continue to indicate interest in the Capital City Race despite the closure of registration.

Co-convener Folashade Fatokun applauded the immense support of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Sports Commission and all sponsors.

The race will commence at 7:00 am at City Mall Alausa and end at the Police College, Ikeja GRA. The top three runners in both male and female categories will receive cash prizes with winners going home with N500,000 each. Runners-up will get N300,000 each, and second runners will get N200,000 each.

Lagos State Sports Commission