HEALTH: Medical doctor seeks govts’ intervention on free access to diabetes drugs

 

By Stephen Adeleye

A medical practitioner, Dr. Adewole Adesanya, has called on government at all levels to ensure citizens have access to oral drugs and insulin for the treatment of diabetes.

He made the call on Tuesday at a programme organised by the management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Lokoja, as part of the activities to mark the World Diabetes Day 2021.

Adesanya, who delivered a lecture on ”Prevention, Care and Management of Diabetes”  said over 500 million people worldwide were presently living with diabetes.

Adesanya, who is the Head of Endocrinology Unit in the Department of Internal Medicine of the hospital, said that insulin being the major medication for the disease at the early period was discovered about 100 years ago.

According to him, the World Diabetes Day is an annual ritual of advocacy on diabetes marked on Nov. 14, worldwide.

”It is also a gathering targeted at celebrating ourselves as human beings for good health and provision of opportunity to educate ourselves about challenges of diabetes and how to manage it.

“At the age of 40, every human being is prone to become victims of diabetes.

”It is therefore very important for people within the age of 40 and above to embark on routine check of their blood sugar levels,” he said.

The expert, therefore, appealed to governments and well meaning individuals to support citizens to access insulin and oral drugs without hinderance.

Also speaking, Mrs. Rachel Idakwoji, a Dietician, said the right diet and physical exercise would help people from falling prey of diabetes and other health hazards.

“We are what we eat as mortals and should seriously care much for what we eat and drink to prolong our life span,” she said.

In his remarks, the Medical Director FMC Lokoja, Dr. Olatunde Alabi, said diabetes was never a death sentence, saying ”anybody could be a victim if he or she is not careful with what they eat and drink.”

He urged victims to avail themselves of the opportunity of the advocacy on how to prevent and manage the disease.

NAN reports that the FMC Lokoja conducted free screening of over 100 persons to ascertain their sugar levels.

The theme for this year’s World Diabetes Day is: “Access To Diabetes Care; If Not Now, When?” (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

HEALTH: Medical Director tasks governments on sustained support for hospitals in managing premature infants

 

By Stephen Adeleye

The Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre Lokoja (FMCL), Dr. Olatunde Alabi, has urged governments to invest and sustain support for the activities of various hospitals in the management of premature babies.

Alabi gave the advice on Wednesday at a program organised by the Neonatology Unit, Department of Paediatrics of FMCL, as part of activities to celebrate the ''World Prematurity Day 2021''.

According to him, governments need to support the activities of the various hospitals in making sure that investment on management of premature infants is sustained.

He noted that the unit managing the premature infants at FMCL remained the only standard centre for newborn special care unit in the whole of Kogi State.

He added that the unit had well qualified Consultants and specialised Nurses that effectively managed premature babies including training and retraining of medical officers.

He, however stressed the need for governments to support the activities of various hospitals in making sure that investment on management of premature infants was improved and sustained.

''So, if the government can give us more support, it will go a long way because to keep premature infant alive is very expensive.

''We cannot keep our eyes away from them because these infants are eventually our investment into the future, and we have to take very good care of them,'' Alabi said.

Earlier, Dr Patricia Medupin, a Consultant Paediatrics, and head of newborn special care unit in FMCL, said the theme for the 2021 world premature day, is ''Zero Separation: Act Now''.

Medupin said the unit at FMCL, had been able to effectively and successfuly managed the treatment of premature babies in spite various challenges over the past years.

She explained that the average survival rate in terms premature at FMCL over the last five years was 66.8 per cent, while the average mortality was 24.6 per cent.

She noted that the current national mortality rate was 32 per cent, stressing that FMCL was doing a little better than the national rate despite the challenges.

She emphasised that zero separation was possible if the necessary facilities were put in place.

In their separate comments, Mrs Blessing Balogun and Mrs Margaret Olorunmosunle, who had premature babies, commended the management of FMCL for the care and support being giving to them and their babies. 

The World Prematurity Day is observed on every Nov. 17,  to raise awareness about preterm birth. 

The highlight of the occasion was the cutting of the cake to celebrate premature babies.

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Hon. Awopetu charges employers to pay more Attention to Corp members' welfare

 

Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development and Chairman Ekiti State National Youth Service Corp, NYSC Governing Board, Hon. Michael Awopetu has charged employers in the State to see the welfare of Corp members in their organization as paramount.

Hon. Awopetu gave the charge at the 2021 CORP Employers Workshop, theme "Optimizing The NYSC/CORPS Employers Partnership For National Development In The Context Of The New Normal".

The one day event organized by the Ekiti State National Youth Service Corp took place at the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT Secretariat Hall Ado-Ekiti, on Wednesday.

Hon. Awopetu said there was need for Employers in the State to take the welfare and security of Corp members serious for optimum results.

"There is the need to pay unschedule visit to some of these organisations because some of them are not alive to there responsibilities in terms of welfare packages for their Corp members.

"There is the need for us to take a proper look into some of this organisations on how they take care of there Corp members because some of them are not leaving up to expectations.

"You get Corp members and you don't take care of their security, accommodation, transportation allowances and you want an optimal utilization, it can't happen. It a partnership and that was why we applauded the Director General of the NYSC for organizing this workshop across the 36 States.

The Commissioner stated that the Covid 19 pandemic has slowed down the Board in the State for carrying out it visit to organisations with serving Corp members.

"The Covid 19 pandemic has limited our functions to visiting these organisations but we'll start now," said Awopetu.

"Any organisation found wanting in discharging their duties and responsibilities to these Corp members in areas of welfare packages and security will be blacklisted.

"These organisations have to be alive to their responsibilities so as not to blacklist them."

Ogunjobi Gold Cup bags Oduduwa University Sports Award

 

Its another milestone for the Ogunjobi Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament as it will receive a Sports Award from the Oduduwa University Institute of Sports.

This will be a 5th award for the Ogunjobi Gold Cup organizers who hosted its 9th edition in Ikenne and Sagamu last month. Recall Remo Stars were crowned champions after they defeated Shooting Stars 4-0 in the final.

General Coordinator of Nigeria's First Pre-Season Tourney, Tunde Shamsudeen will receive the award on November 26th at the Ipetumodu campus of the University in Osun State.

According to the varsity Director of Sports, Adewunmi Michael Oluwatosin, the Ogunjobi Gold Cup was considered on merit for the award going by its track record.

"The Ogunjobi Gold Cup Tourney which concluded its 9th edition is one tourney that is consistently managed by Shamsudeen and his team. 

"When you look at the status of teams that participate in it yearly, shows its importance, as the tourney is the best platform where teams prepare for the upcoming football season.

"The Ogunjobi Gold Cup is also another avenue for our domestic players who are seeking new deals to express themselves to both clubs and managers.

"It's an award truly deserving to Shamsudeen, as the Ogunjobi Gold Cup have impacted the lives of our youths and the development of the game of football which unifies us all as Nigerians."

Shamsudeen expressed his delight as he thanked the Institute of Sports, Oduduwa University for yet another laudable award.

Top personalities to receive award at the citadel of knowledge is the Osun State, Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Special Needs, Honourable Yemi Lawal, and Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Asiwaju Seun Fakorede. 

Others includes HRE Dr Ramon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin Maye Yoruba Land ( Chief Host), and Prof. Benjamin Segun Aribisala, Chancellor (Host).

Small Doctor storms Ekiti in December for Are Football Club Merit Awards

 

It will be glitz and glamour as Nigerian Fuji, Afro-Pop recording artist and performer Adekunle Temitope, better known by his stage name Small Doctor will storm Ekiti for the second edition of the Are Football Club Merit Awards.

The event organised by Are Football Foundation will take place on the 18th of December at the Obasa Hall in Ijero Ekiti, as over 31 individuals who have distinguished themselves in the different walks of life will receive awards, and also a few corporate firms.

Aside from 'Omoiya Teacher', other artists that will light up the events are a comic duo of Oko Amoke and Ajao Alajo, DJ Pretty, MC Kannmy and Fajuyigbe Are Ayoola is the host.

The distinguished awardees are Barrister Oladimeji Ebenezer, Samuel Pacesetter, Sesan Ryco, Olorunkosebi Sunday Isaac, Borisade, Coach Idris Bolariwa, Oluwashola Asao, Olorunkosebi Adelowo, Ajayi Shina, Damilare Akande, Micheal Tosin, Edet Anthony, Bolade Adeyeye, Omodaratan Olaoluwa, Adeola Oluwaseun, Are Adejoke and Joy Sport investment.

Others are Popoola Sefiu, Oyebade Adedeji, Popoola Adefemi, Balogun Oladipupo, Akinwumi Amide, Coach Olagunju Timileyn, Olajide Sola, Awe Temitope, Godwin Pius, Bakare Merit, Kayode Farms, Afolayan Ayodeji, 

Onibaayo Odunayo and Destiny Communication.

Tickets for the events are a thousand Naira for Regular, four thousand Naira for a VIP table wand10,000 Naira is for a Golden Table.

Recall Are Football Club were runners-up at the BAFEM League in Ekiti State.

Remo Stars train players, officials on on Sports Psychology

Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) today held a seminar on the importance of Sports Psychology for the players as they prepare for the 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

The meeting held at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State had in attendance players and officials of the club as as they were taken through the course by seasoned psychologist, Coach Kehinde Adeyemi who is a Football Psychologist and Director of Sports at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State.

Coach Adeyemi disclosed that the seminar was focused on how different aspects of competition affect a player or team’s overall mental health, while the well-being of the athlete is also the ultimate aim.

He also notified that Sports Psychology promotes mental toughness to optimize athletes' achievement in every of their day to day sporting activities.

Speaking with RSFC Media, Kehinde Adeyemi noted that there are two basic trainings a player must undergo before they perform at their best, which are physical and mental trainings.

“The Coaches handle the physical trainings while the mental training is handled by the psychologist and you cannot see the best of these players unless they are physically and mentally ready.”

“Even when you have a player that is ninety percent ready, and not mentally ready, you cannot see the best of this player. That's to tell you that most of the Nigerian players are still in Nigeria not because they are not good enough but it's basically because they aren't ready mentally.”

“You don't see the best of these players until they get to Europe because majority of them are not mentally stable, they only go to the field to showcase their physical readiness and it usually doesn't bring out their best.”

“The truth is that we are yet to see the best of Remo Stars' players, we will work more on their psyche in ensuring that they bring out their best on and off the field and I am very confident that we will see the best of these players once the season commences.” Kehinde Adeyemi.

Captain of Remo Stars, Nduka Junior appreciated the Psychologist, the Management and the Coaches for bringing up a seminar of that kind which would help the players know more about Sports Psychology.

Ismael Sadjo, Rose Akusho steal show at 2021 Bigi Abeokuta 10 KM Race

 

Ismaeel Sadjo from Cross River state on Saturday, November 13, 2021 emerged champion of the Bigi Abeokuta 10 kilometre race (Men category) to claim the two thousand dollars prize money.

The race started at the popular Ake palace, and Sadjo got to the finish line at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta after thirty one minutes and three seconds (31.03)

In a race that featured 100 percent indigenous runners, Stephen Joshua from Plateau state finished second with a time of thirty one minutes and forty three seconds (31.43), while Emmanuel Gyang finished as the second runner up (32.05).

In the women version, Plateau state athletes took centre stage as three of their runners finished on the podium.

Rose Akusho took the top prize with a time of thirty six minutes and twenty nine seconds (36.29), she was closely followed by Vera Yahanna who got to the finish line after thirty seven minutes, five seconds (37.05), just as Patience Dalyop took the third Position with a  time of (38.05).

The top three in the male and female category were presented with a cheque of two thousand dollars, one thousand five hundred dollars and one thousand dollars in that order.

The wheelchair race had Sefiu Ojeleye, Akanni Jelili and Shola Opaleke as the podium finishers respectively in the male category, while Olajumoke Olajide, Chika Enwerem and Nofisat Adefala emerged as the winner, first runner up and second runner up in that order in the female version.

Organizers of the Abeokuta 10 kilometre Race, Nilayo Sports Management Limited confirmed that the athletes will be credited in a record time of 48 hours.

Managing Director of NSML, Hon. Bukola Olopade at the end of the event appreciated the sponsors and the Ogun state government for the tremendous support, he added that their limitless contribution will continue to strengthen and empower the youth, and also give a facelift to the sports sector in the country.

Hon. Olopade made it known that the decision to feature just indigenous athletes at this edition of the Abeokuta 10 kilometre race has already proven to be a success.

He said "Our decision to have a Home land race for the first time has yielded positively, and going forward, we will review this decision and if it will be best for the Abeokuta 10 kilometre race to remain as a race for Indigenes, so be it".

"This wouldn't have been possible without the support from our sponsors, Rite Foods, makers of the Bigi Brand, Access Bank, Suzuki, Coleman Wires and Cables, IBD Hotels and others, we sincerely appreciate everything you have committed into this project, one thing we will continue to assure you is the quality, value and a good mileage for your input" 

"We also appreciate the Executive governor of Ogun State, Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun, the enabling environment is unrivalled, we will not take this support for granted".

"We are already looking forward to the next edition which we believe will be bigger and better, thank you everyone".

At the end of the event, Legendary Fuji musician, Alhaji Sefiu Alao (Baba Oko thrilled the audience at the MKO Abiola Stadium, rave of the moment, Alayo Melody singer (Global Legend of Orchestra) was also on hand to entertain the crowd.

Another top rated juju musician, Boye Best also created magic, while fast rising Abeokuta based hype man, Michael Fadiya (MOTM) infused energy to wrap up the epoch making event.

Chairman, House Committee on Sports, Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Olumide Osoba was present at the flag off of the race which had earlier received Royal Blessings from the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo.

The Secretary to the state government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi led the extremely powerful state government delegation which also had commissioner for youth and sports, Dr. Kehinde Oluwadare, his local government and chieftaincy affairs associate, Hon. Afolabi Afuape, special assistant to the governor on youth and sports, Lamide Lawal, special assistant on Job creation, Mr. Abiola Odetola and a host of others.

Captains of industry, prominent people from different walks of life were also in attendance

BigiAbeokutaMarathon: Okowa motivates long distance runners with over a million naira

 

…charges athletes to be ready for African Youth Games

The President of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria, Chief Tonobok Okowa, has lifted the spirits of some long-distance runners with more than N1 million after meeting with them in Abeokuta on Saturday.

Okowa revealed during the meeting that there is need to invest in the athletes so as to make the country proud in international competitions.

With the African Youth Games expected to take place in Ethiopia next year, the president urged the coaches to pick the best three U-18 athletes, male and female, with the motive of preparing them for the Games.

While agreeing on the date to start camping in Jos, Plateau State, the national team coach, Steve Nuhu, was tasked with the duty of preparing the athletes alongside some of the senior athletes in the team.

Emmanuel Gyang, Ismael Sadjo and Rose Akusho, were also drafted into the team to help the junior athletes gain experience.

To this effect, the AFN president released the sum of N1million to the team to start the camping from December 1, 2021 with the athletes and the officials expected to go home for holiday by December 22 before returning on Monday January 3, 2022.

“We are looking at the athletes competing favourably with their counterparts from Kenya and Ethiopia,” Okowa said.

“Now that we have identified some of the problems affecting the athletes, like not eating well and the likes, there is need to invest in a solution and that we have done with the agreement of the athletes and the coaches.

“There will also be need to monitor what they are doing and to make sure they have the best  before we release them to the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports Development.”

While appreciating the AFN president, the athletes and the coaches promised to give it their all as they have been looking for such opportunity for so long.

H.M.K FC acquires new vehicle to ease movement to league venues

Osun based Nigeria Nationwide League One Outfit Highest Majesty Knights FC have purchased a brand new Toyota Hiace ahead of the upcoming Nigeria Nationwide League One season.

The team camp was thrown into frenzy when the bus arrived the camp recently. The development comes as a boost to the players as the preparation for the new season is in top gear.

Nicknamed 'Royal Warriors', the ambitious side made its debut in the Nigeria's third tier league last season and narrowly missed the promotion to second division in Akure Centre.

While unveiling the new acquisitions, the Club Administrator, Coach Kunle Sipebi informed that, the latest arrival is the answer to several challenges being confronted in line of duty.

"We are happy for this gestures from our pragmatic president. The bus will not only ease the travelling hitches but will serve as one of the ways to showcase our products to the world.

"We are in the industry for business, we want to take our academy guys to far and near for proper assessments through tune up games. 

"A lot is in stock for our players, apart from usual remunerations monthly, our camp is befitting and we have acquired a vast expanse of land to build our own stadium and camps which will be for our immediate usage and for any intending users. 

"The arrangements are even in top gear to play in the higher division, that's the story for another day." The former Head Coach of defunct Ajiroba Ooni FC stated.

The team currently pinned at the second position on the log in the ongoing Osun Apex League and sustains its chances of making it to Super Four.

Akwa United strongman Gbadebo revels in NPFL All-Stars call-up

 

Akwa United central defender, Samson Gbadebo has expressed delight following his call up to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) All-Stars squad that will play the Budweiser Game of Kings which features Spanish La Liga great, Roberto Carlos as well as EPL icon, John Terry.

Gbadebo who has been on top form for the Uyo based side is part of the players invited for the event. 

"I think it was an honour in the first place to be given the platform ahead of several other players in Nigeria," he told the Media.

"What it means is that my work is being assessed and I have to keep the same mental psyche going forward since there are several other defenders there yearning for such platform.

"Hopefully this is the beginning of more things in the pipeline for me. So grateful for the invite and will surely not look back after this.

The former Rivers United man is very happy with the chance offered him by the technical crew of the NPFL All-Stars.

He has been in a different mood ever since the invitation reached his club and he was notified.

Obviously, he will be an instant hit with the NPFL All-Stars since he knows how to work under pressure. He is aware of the situation at stake and will rise to the occasion when given the chance.

The Budweiser Game Of Kings comes up in Lagos at the Teslim Balogun Stadium from 18th-21st November 2021.

Okoli working hard towards recovery

Al Mokawloon striker John Okoli set his sights on a quick return from the hamstring injury that forced him to pull out of his club's recent game against Tala’ea El Gaish at Arab Contractors Stadium.

Okoli was injured in training but his team won the Egyptian Premier League game 1-0.

The 24-year-old has scored one goal in two appearances since joining Al Mokawloon in the close-season.

He missed the game against Tala’ea El Gaish after an MRI scan showed "a grade II myofascial injury in the hamstring muscles."

It was feared Okoli might be sidelined for up to four weeks, but the goal machine hopes he will be available sooner and the former Saif Sporting Club star has reported for assessment and rehabilitation.

"I have no time to lose! Working hard towards recovery," the former MFM FC striker told the Media on Thursday.

Zimbabwean hitman, Enos overjoy with return to Enugu Rangers

 

Zimbabwean forward Nzvenga Neil Enos has expressed joy in rejoining former club Rangers International Football Club.

After spending two seasons in the Rangers youth team where he scored 35 goals in 52 games, he was offered a professional contract a few days after his 18th birthday.

He moved to China before the 2014/15 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) started.

He was signed by Guangxi New England FC ahead of the 205/16 Chinese Liuzhou season.

"I'm fine. I am joining Rangers once again after my first stint at the club. I'm just looking forward to being here, to the stadium when it's full again, and to the atmosphere here. I'm just looking forward to it when it starts again soon," said the Zimbabwean.

"Yeah, that's something special. I was young at the time and wanted to go to explore other options, so I'm all the more happy to be here again," he added. 

The winger possesses a unique profile that many clubs were after, no wonder Rangers were the quickest to win his coveted signature.

His style of play is said to be similar to that of Knowledge Musona. While he is comfortable in playing out from the deep and holding the line, he also possesses the ability to strike in attack when needed.

Moreover, his daunting physique makes him a strong presence in the wing. When combined with his ability on the ball, this makes him very reliable even under pressure.

The Zimbabwean plays as a centre forward, second striker and can also be deployed as a winger.

Enos is already in Rangers' camp preparing heavily ahead for the 2021/2022 NPFL season.

Making NPFL All Stars team for Budweiser Game Of Kings excites Rivers United youngster Ishaq

Fast rising Rivers United winger Kayode Ishaq says he is delighted to have been named in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) team that will play the Budweiser Game of Kings which features La Liga legend, Roberto Carlos as well as EPL great, John Terry.

The former Remo Stars and Shooting Stars forward has been rewarded for his hard work and skill.

Ishaq, has gone about his work diligently and has been regarded as one of the talented wingers for Stanley Eguma's Rivers United squad.

The former Golden Eaglets ace has wasted little time in becoming a fan favourite in Port Harcourt and has been tipped to eventually break into the national team proper.

“I am happy that the work I have been doing is being recognised. I am happy to work and learn from the players in camp,” Ishaq told the Media.

“Every player wants to play in such a big match so I am hapy to have been in so I am looking forward to it.”

It will be recalled that Ishaq was part of the NPFL U-17 All-Stars team that lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid at the 2017 edition of Gauteng Future Champions tournament.

The Budweiser Game Of Kings comes up in Lagos at the Teslim Balogun Stadium from 18th-21st November 2021.

Hon. Attahiru Ibrahim commiserates with Etsu Patigi on demise of Alhaji Musa Abujiya

 

Special Adviser to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sports and Youth Matters, Hon. Attahiru Ibrahim Abdulkadir commiserates with Etsu Patigi, family and friends of elder statesman, Alhaji Usman Abujiya, the Iya of Patigi Emirate.

According to Hon. Attahiru,  Iya of Patigi Emirate was a peace loving man and a symbol of unity.

"Although his death is shocking but this is a clarion call that death is inevitable and we shall all tasted it," he said. 

He added that: "I pray that Almighty Allah make al-janah firdaous his permanent abode and give the family and people of Patigi the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss."

Alake of Egbaland gives royal blessing to Abeokuta 10KM Race, hails organizers

 

The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egba Land, Oba Dr. Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo on Thursday endorsed the 2021 Abeokuta 10KM Race.

The Royal endorsement and validation took centre stage during a courtesy visit to the palace of the Monarch by  the management and staff of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, led by the Managing Director,  Hon. Bukola Olopade.

The Paramount ruler who threw his weight behind the event noted that Abeokuta 10km race which debuted in 2019 has further announced Abeokuta, the whole of Egba Land and Ogun State at large to the world as a city of limitless innovations.

He said "Bukola Olopade has done a tremendous job with sports promotion in Nigeria, and I believe that what we are going to witness on Saturday will be bigger than what we  saw two years ago"

"I am always proud to be associated with success, it's a very good feeling to also have hundred percent indigenous runners at this edition"

"Whenever I see Kenyans and Ethiopians dominate races in Nigeria, it's always my wish to witness one that will be won by a Nigerian, so it gladdens my heart that the first to produce a Nigerian winner is happening in Egba Land"

Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo confirmed that he will be on ground to join top government officials at the start point of the race for flag off on Saturday.

In his remark, MD/ Chief Executive Officer, Nilayo Sports Management Limited Hon. Bukola Olopade appreciated the highly revered monarch for his Royal Blessings and support over the years, he also explained how the Abeokuta 10km race has continued to gather momentum ahead of its second edition.

"Your highness, the Abeokuta 10KM race is the first Internationally approved race to be localised, all the ingredients of an international race will still be put in place despite having just local runners"

Hon. Olopade assured of a World class event, devoid of hitches come November 13, 2021, and appreciated headline sponsors Rite Foods Nigeria, makers of the Bigi brand and other affiliate sponsors like Suzuki who also had a representative at the event.

Present at the visit were top Chiefs of Egba Kingdom including the Osi Of Egba Land, Chief Bode Mustapha and the Baaroyin of Egba Land, Chief Lai Labode.

Others are Chief Kehinde Sofenwa, the Bantun of Egba Land, Chief Akanni Akinwale, Baagbimo of Egba Land, Oba Oniro of Iro and the Onitafin elect.

The Chief Operating Officer, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mr.  Ebidowei Oweifie was also in attendance alongside Project Manager of the race Mr Seyi Johnson, branding manager Mrs. Jumoke Adekanye and other staff of NSML.

Members of the Press from different media organizations also attended the courtesy visit.