4TH OBA KABIR SHOTOBI MINI MARATHON ENDS IN GRAND STYLE, AS JOHN PETER, ESTHER AFFIGBO, EMERGE WINNERS OF MALE AND FEMALE CATEGORIES. | Shakiru Seidu. "It's aimed at projecting Ikorodu Division among the best in the world," Hon SOB Agunbiade reveals.

The much acclaimed Oba Kabir Shotobi's Mini Marathon race finally came to an end on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The event which normally holds on every October 1st, was shifted due to the Primary elections of All Progressives Congress, APC. This was said to allow people to take part in the said Primaries.

This year's mini marathon kick started at the prestigious Palace of the Ayangburen of Ikorodu. His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi flagged off the programme and cut the tape for the commencement of the race at exactly 8:30am. 

Shortly after that, the initiator and sponsor of the mini marathon, Hon SOB Agunbiade, called the athletes to the starting point and thereafter gave them the green light. The race of 7.3km ended at the Igbogbo Police Barracks. It was really competitive and a survival of the fittest which separated the men from the boys and women from the girls.

At the Police Barracks, Igbogbo, the programme was officially began with an opening prayer, said by the Agbaakin of Ikorodu, Otunba Ayodele Elesho, while the former Council legislative leader of Ikorodu Central, Hon Azeez Olosugbon directed the affairs of the programme.

The organizing Chairman, Mr Akeem Bello took turn after by appreciating the Stakeholders in the Marathon race. He reiterated that 408 students applied for the race while 270 were eventually selected. Others were dropped based on health ground and age limit.

However, the Chairman thanked the sponsor of the mini marathon, Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade, congratulating him for his audacity of purpose. He further enjoined corporate bodies to co-sponsor subsequent editions.

The Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly and the sponsor of Oba Kabir Shotobi Mini Marathon, Hon S.O.B Agunbiade, graciously paid royal respect to the Ayangburen of Ikorodu and other Royal Heads in Ikorodu Division, while applauding the organisers for the job well done. He assured the people of Ikorodu of much better things to come in the nearest future.

HRM Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi in his remarks sincerely thanked Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade and applauded the participants while enjoining the parents to encourage their wards in more of such events. The mornack appealed passionately to the people of Ikorodu to live in unity and forgive one another for the development of Ikorodu.

Shortly after this, the announcement of winners and presentation of trophies were done. In the Male category, John Peter of High Touch Schools, Adeniyi Adewale of Yewa Grammar School and Oyetunde Toheeb of Ipakodo Senior Grammar School, clinched the 1st, 2nd and 3rd position respectively. While the female category was not left out as well, as Esther Affigbo of Luwasa High School Ijede, who broke the last year record with 33:01.72min, clinched the first position along side her counterparts, Wahab Zainab of Homat Group Schools Igbogbo and Ogunyemi Nimota of Majidun Senior Grammar School, who took 2nd and 3rd respectively.

The 4th to 10th positions were equally given cheques, while11th to 20th positions were also given consolation Bags. 11 year old Tobi, who took 30th position out of 270 participants, was equally celebrated as the youngest of the tournament.

Among other dignitaries at the event were His Royal Majesties, Oba Ajibade Agoro, who was ably represented by one of his Chiefs, Otunba Waliu Daisi, Engr. Rotimi Erogbogbo, Alhaja Giwa, Otunba Awomodu, NUT Chairman, Comrade Fakolade Oluwaseun, Tutor General of Education District II, Chairman Sports Commission, Alhaji Olukuga, Baales, PMAN, NURTW, market women, SOB Team, among others.

SHAKIRU SEIDU.

Publisher, MegaXpression Magazine.

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