2024 Marathon has opened up Rivers economy, says Fubara

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained that the state overcame lots of challenges in sponsoring the Rivers International Ma

rathon 2024 to ensure its success and thereby open up the economy of the state to global investment opportunities.The governor also said that his administration was already committed to youth development by expanding the space and exposing them to a variety of sporting activities to groom potential talents for excellence and attainment of their aspirations.

“But I can say, on our part as a government and also as the host of an event that has never taken place in Rivers State before, we were a bit far from the organisers.” “And for that reason, we gave them all the support that was needed for it to be a success. And I can say, to the glory of God, that I am happy that we are here today witnessing it live and direct.”

“I strongly believe that when we are going to host the second one, most of our mistakes, most of the areas that we did not consider, we will consider them and make the second event a more glamorous one that will be better than this. In the 45Km Elite Race, Gyang Boyi Nyango of Plateau State emerged overall best with two hours, 28 minutes, 29 seconds to clinch the gold medal with the accompanying prize of $10,000 plus the N5 million support from the Rivers State government.Peninah Arusei from Kenya finished tops as the female in the 45Km Elite Race with a total time of two hours, 48 minutes and 23 seconds to clinch the gold medal and win the prize money of $10,000 plus the N5 million support from the state government.

 

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