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Petralon Energy Limited throws support behind Okpekpe International 10km road race.
The founder and Chief Executive Officer of Petralon Energy Limited, Ahonsi Unuigbe says his company's support for the historic Okpekpe international 10km road race is a fulfilment of his vow a couple of years ago.
Petralon Energy Limited is the first CSR partner of the race, and Unuigbe stated his delight in his company being part of the race, which has attained a gold label status for the ninth edition which holds on May 27 in Okpekpe.
"Petralon's sponsorship of the Okpekpe race started in my head about ten years ago when the administration of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole partnered with Mike Itemuagbor and his company Padmozi, to start the Okpekpe 10km road race that has made Okpekpe, Edo state, and Nigeria a destination of sort for sports," said Unuigbe.
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"I was a commissioner then in the administration of Comrade Oshiomhole, and I said to myself there are admirable people like Itemuagbor who want to sacrifice their time and money for the good of their people.
"Through the Okpekpe race, he has certainly changed whatever negative narrative about Nigeria out there. I said to myself at the time that if I find myself in a position to help, I will definitely do it, and thank God I can do it now as the official CSR partner."
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14:55 - 22.05.2023
Oshiomole lauds the organiser of Okpekpe road race, excited to be part of the historic event
The organizer of Okpekpe International 10km road race gets significant support from former governor of Edo State, Senator Adams Oshiomole.
The Petralon CEO revealed that there will be a pre-Okpekpe race trial for intending runners of the Ora community, where 100 runners will be sponsored to the main Okpekpe race.
"The race will hold in four of the Ora communities, and there will be prizes for the top three athletes from the Ora communities. If others can also be impacting their communities like Itemuagbor has done and I am about to do, we can also produce many more talented athletes," added Unuigbe who revealed Ajayi Agbebaku, the first Nigerian athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics championships is from his community.
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21:50 - 16.05.2023
Okpekpe road race organizers restate rules and regulations for May 27 event
The race director of the 2023 Okpekpe road race has revealed strict rules and regulations ahead of the competition.
Meanwhile, organisers of the race have announced that collection of running numbers (bibs) will start on Thursday, May 25, and end on Friday, May 26 at Uyi Hotel in Auchi.
"It starts from 9 am - 6 pm daily, and registered runners are advised to collect their running number in person. All participating athletes will receive a running race vest, number bib, and chip, while those who complete the 10km race right from the flag off at Apana road to the finish line in Okpekpe will receive medals and certificates," said Zack Amodu, the race director.
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