LAUTECH Acting VC Throws Weight Behind Ogbomoso Marathon, To Flag Off 'Trekking' Event.

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The second edition of Ogbomosoland marathon race on Friday received a huge boost when the Acting Vice Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso , Professor Mojeed Liasu expressed his support for the event.

   Lautech Vc, Principal Officers & Omr Crew.

Professor Liasu is the latest among many other  eminent personalities across the Nation to rally round the road race which has placed the ancient city of Ogbomoso on the world map.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to his office on Friday by the marathon organising committee, the VC applauded the initiative, which he said will engender a healthy life and promote sports development.

"The message of this marathon is very clear to our mandate of producing a strong mind. It's activities will facilitate a healthy body which in turn will aid a healthy mind that is needed to do extraordinary things" he quipped.

The VC stated that the partnership with the marathon has further demonstrated the resolve of the institution in watering and feeding the bond between the 'town and the gown'.

Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of the marathon organising committee , Prince Oyebamiji Aderemi Joy noted the 'treeking event' for the people above 50 years of age which is part of the marathon schedules has been put together to honour late Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, former Premier of the defunct Western Region of Nigeria.

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Oyebamiji, while appreciating the University community for their support added that the vice chancellor is expected to flag off the 'aged people event which will start at the house of late premier Akintola and ends at the Ogbomoso recreation club.

The second edition of Ogbomoso Marathon race will come up on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the ancient city of Ogbomoso.

Now with its expanded scope, the  road race will includes a 10km for adult, 5km for the teens and treeking for the aged people.

Yemi Sodeeq.
-InsideOgbomosonews

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