Skip to main content

5TH OBA KABIR SHOTOBI MINI MARATHON UNVEILS IN IKORODU, SET TO HOLD ON OCTOBER 1ST 2019. It's to create healthy rivalry between Private and Public Secondary Schools, Hon SOB Agunbiade reveals. Winners would be taking to All African Games in October, says Bolowotan, DG Lagos Sports Commission.

The 5th edition of the Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi Mini Marathon, was on friday unveiled at the Palace of Ayangburen of Ikorodu. The event which was initiated and powered by the Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Ikorodu Constituency 1, Hon. S.O.B. Agunbiade has been fixed to hold on the 1st of October, 2019, to celebrate the National Independence Day in Ikorodu Division.
 
According to the planning committee Chairman, Mr Akeem Bello, during the press briefing on friday, said "this year's Mini Marathon competition is covering a distance of 10km, and the route will be from Ayangburen Palace - Etunrenren street - Zenith Bank Road - Lows Estate - Jumofak - Lagos Road - Ikorodu Roundabout - Sabo Roundabout - Kokoro Abu - Awolowo Road - Ota Ona - Obun Ale - Ita Elewa - Ireshe Road - Sheriff Junction - Igbogbo Road - and the finish point is Police Barracks Playing Ground, Igbogbo road, Ikorodu".
 
The edition which is tagged 'Marathon of Grace' was said to MegaXpression Community Magazine to aim at:
 
1. Contributing to the development of Sports in Lagos Sate.
2. Creating healthy sporting rivalry amongst all public and registered private secondary schools in Ikorodu Division.
3. Domiciling Nigeria's Independence Day celebration in Ikorodu.
4. Empowering the youth in long distance races.
5. Immortalizing the name of Oba Kabir Shotobi, and
6. Reducing the menace in our Division by engaging the youths in sporting activities.
 
Mr Bello further stated that the collection of forms will commence from 9th - 18th of September 2019 at Hon SOB Agunbiade's constituency office, follow by the medical fitness screening, scheduled for 18th - 25th of September. Release and pasting of medically examined and fit participants will come up on 27th of September, while the unveiling of the route by past winners will hold on September 28th at the Palace of Ayangburen. Then, the presentation of gifts to the winners would be done on October 1st at Police Barracks.
 
"The Oba Shotobi Mini Marathon is a competition that the people of Ikorodu Division look forward to as we have recorded notable progress in the participation of athletes between the age of eleven and sixteen years, drawn from both public and registered schools in the Division.
 
"The committee is working with relevant government agencies for the approval of the competition and also collaborating with other agencies on security, medical and the officiating of the event," Bello explained.
 
The initiator and Opomulero of Ikorodu, Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade, paid homage to the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, HRM Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, and other dignitries present, for their immense supports alongside the DG of Lagos State Sports Commission, Prince Toyin Gafaar Bolowotan. Agunbiade said the Oba Kabir Shotobi Mini Marathon is geared towards the development of the youths in Ikorodu Division, and to promotes wellness and raise the spirit and values of a marathon in Ikorodu Division.
 
Agunbiade specially thanked those who have made the past events successful and prayed for no casualties to be recorded this year.
 
Another political figure in Ikorodu Division, The Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Prince Toyin Gafaar Bolowotan was elated about the event. He said "I'm extremely happy to be part of this year's Oba Kabir Shotobi Mini Marathon event unveiling." He further narrated his role on how he was accessory to sports development in Ikorodu Division.
 
Bolowotan also promised to take this year's Mini Marathon winners to the All African Games in October. "This Oba Kabir Shotobi Mini Marathon is our own, it has come to stay and we would do everything within our reach to make it a success. Sport is the easiest way to reduce crime rate in our society," he said.
 
HRM Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, in his eloquent remarks thanked Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade and Prince Toyin Gafaar Bolowotan and applauded the supports of everyone. He further thanked Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his unwavering support in Ikorodu Division and pleaded with him to provide Ikorodu with the necessary sporting facilities. "There are lot of talented and ready to do children, but no avenue to display or practice their God's given talent because of lack of sporting facilities," he said.
 
The holder of 21 medals and 2017 & 2018 Oba Kabir Shotobi Mini Marathon winner, Miss Esther Affigbo thanked Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade for his kindness and generosity in making Ikorodu Division youth lives better. "I promise to make Ikorodu and Lagos State proud, and to make Nigeria proud one day," she said.
 
Before the closing prayer which was performed by Lion Funke Esan, the N.U.T Chairman, Comr Fakolade Olufemi said the vote of thanks and urged Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade to continue what he knows how to do best.
 
Others at the historic unveiling were Alhaji Kaabat Tijani, Mr. Yinka Oduntan, Dr Gbolahan Ogunmuyiwa, Alhaji Akeem Olukunga, Bashexy, Abike Allison, among others.
 
MICHEAL YEKINNI
Reporting for MegaXpression Community Magazine
08027718555











 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

FRESH AIR IN ELEPE COMMUNITY, AS SANWO-OLU INSTALLS OBA GANIU ADEKOYEJO OMOTAYO AS FIDIMOLU OF ELEPE KINGDOM, AFTER 46 YEARS AS BAALE. | Shakiru Seidu. ...Monarchs, Lawmaker, Council Chairmen, Others urge new Monarch to preserve heritage, foster unity among people.

Everyone unequivocally rejoiced as His Royal Majesty, Oba Ganiu Adekoyejo Omotayo, Olutemowo 1, Fidimolu of Elepe Kingdom, in Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, ascended the throne of his forefathers on Thursday, July 18, 2024.  There is no much ado that the choice of a quiet achiever, a liberal, visionary, cultured, goal-getter, and profound gentleman, will surely bring progress to Elepe Kingdom, MegaXpression learnt. In his address during the presentation of Staff of Office, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu , said the government has scrutinized and accepted that due process has been followed in the selection of the Fidimolu of Elepe Kingdom. According to the Governor, who was ably represented by Commissioner for Chieftancy Affairs and Rural Development, Lagos State, Hon. Bolaji Kayode Robert , said it would be recalled that the people of Elepe Community in Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA were persistent in their request for a traditional ruler after Oba Gan...
Post a Comment
Read more

IYALOJA GENERAL: ASIWAJU OLORUNFUNMI BASORUN FROWNS AT IGBOGBO MONARCH, FOLASHADE TINUBU-OJO, DESCRIBING THEIR ACTIONS AS NULLITY. ...Insists rule of law must be respected, to avoid another crisis in Igbogbo.

The Asiwaju of Igbogbo Kingdom and the ordained 'Baba Aladura', Chief Reuben Olorunfunmi Basorun , has expressed displeasure over the Capping of Iyaloja General of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, while describing the actions of His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali , Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom and  Chief Folashade Tinubu-Ojo , the Iyaloja General of Lagos State, as Nullity . This was explained to MegaXpression Correspondence , during a press briefing at his Igbogbo residence on Monday, November 25, 2024. Basorun , who's the former SSG Lagos State, and Member, Governance Advisory Council GAC, insisted that he cannot be in Igbogbo and allow issues that can bring crisis to the town again happen, noting that Igbogbo has not recovered from the wound of the past crisis during the reign of late Oba Johnson Olatunji Fatola . According to Asiwaju , "I avoided a national press briefing on this matter, because I have advised that we should avoid it t...
Post a Comment
Read more

GROSS MISCONDUCT: OBA KASALI REMOVES SHAKIRU SANNI AS OLUMALE ELUKU OF IGBOGBO KINGDOM. ...Says his removal is aimed at safeguarding the sanctity, culture, tradition and prestige of Igbogboland. ...Dissolves 'Menden' Group, Inaugurates 'Ijashi-Ilu' to oversee traditional institution in Igbogbo.

Mr Shakiru Sanni was on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, removed from his position as the Olumale Eluku of Igbogbo Kingdom, after his alleged gross misconduct and disrespect to the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali and traditional institution of Igbogboland. Mr Shakiru Sanni of Amoju branch, Lantan Onanusi Family in Igbogbo, was made the Olumale Eluku of Igbogbo few years back, and accused of insubordination, abused of tittle and total disrespect to the King, traditional institution of the land and Lantan Onanusi Family. During the meeting held at Osugbo Abalaye Shrine , where Lantan family were asked to pay fine of almost One million naira worth of sacrifice because of Mr Shakiru Sanni's misconduct, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali , emphasized that Shakiru Sanni's removal as Olumale Eluku was to safeguard the sanctity, culture, tradition, religion and prestige of Igbogbo...
1 comment
Read more