Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10km Race ends with pomp and pageantry [Photo]
LOTUS BANK MD KAFILAT ARAOYE AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS AT THE RACE
The 2023 edition of the Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10km Race has been concluded with many cheers and accolades from participants and all-round spectators.
The exciting race was a showcase of the bank’s commitment to community growth, unity and the spirit of sportsmanship. The 10km marathon race which was held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, started at Iyana Oloke and the finishing point was the iconic Ake’s Palace.
Participants in the race include both local and international athletes who have achieved athletic excellence over the course of their careers. The Nigerian winners in the race earned NGN1,000,000, NGN750,000 and NGN500,000 respectively as cash prizes.
The Nigerian Winners at the Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10km Race
The winners of foreign origin in the elite category also won first prize earning $5,000, the second receiving $3,000, and the third securing $2,000.
The race not only attracted dedicated athletes but also saw the attendance of respectable personalities in Nollywood and the Nigerian entertainment industry including Timini Egbuson, Bisola Aiyeola and Big Brother Naija personalities Lilo Aderogba and Dorathy Bachor.
The race, certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and the International Athletics Association Federation (IAAF), has set a new benchmark for corporate involvement in community support and sports development activities.
Lotus Bank is a non-interest Nigerian bank deeply rooted in ethical banking, committed to ethical investing and prosperity.
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