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Oluwaseun Osiyemi is the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation.

Oliwaseun Osiyemi @seunosiyemi_

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

Press Release

Strategic Traffic Diversion for Lagos City Marathon 2025

Ahead of the 2025 Lagos City Marathon on Saturday, 15th February, from 5:00 am to 1:00 pm

https://x.com/seunosiyemi_/status/1889319969332048048?t=2URJ-056qbtVfPRvVXQmdQ&s=19

Making of Champions @MakingOfChamps

One year after, organisers of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon pay tribute to Wigwe

One year after his demise, organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have paid tribute to the former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, describing him as a motivator, excellent manager and pillar of road races in Nigeria.

Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba and son, Chizi, lost their lives in a helicopter crash in California, USA, last year. The news of his death broke when athletes and officials were still in celebration mood at the Eko Atlantic City finish point during the 2024 edition of the Lagos City Marathon.

Organisers of the Lagos City, Nilayo Sports Management, said that Wigwe played a key role by buying into the concept of the marathon 10 years ago. Former Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports, now Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, said:

“We will forever remain grateful to Wigwe for the legacy role he played in the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. I won’t forget his moral support and motivation for the athletes and all those involved in the organisation of the marathon. Without the excellent role Wigwe played in the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, I doubt I will be where I am today.

"We give God the glory that Wigwe left behind an amazing daughter, who is carrying on from where her father stopped. The 10th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will hold on February 15, and the organisers have designed a special package to celebrate Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba and son, Chizi.

"Through the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Wigwe played a vital role by contributing to youth empowerment, among others. His legacy will continue to challenge us to put in more efforts in ensuring the great job he started through the marathon race gets better”

https://x.com/MakingOfChamps/status/1889268977219809587?t=t3LegistlRiyoo2UZ1-uKg&s=19

Lagos City Marathon @lagosmarathon

🚨 Time waits for no one! 🚨

The clock is ticking! Push your limits and beat the cut-off! ⏳ Will you make it?

#LagosCityMarathon #milestomemories #10YearsRunning #ABLCM2025

Wigwe.......
Lesson to all........
RIP silent Billionaire

That's a good one. Wigwe had really assist both in religious and in sports.

Okay. Next!

It appears like Access Bank has withdrawn her sponsorship

Overhyped as usual

gulfer:
It appears like Access Bank has withdrawn her sponsorship

It literally says (in the second and third posts) that Access Bank is sponsoring it and that they are going to pay tribute to Herbert Wigwe this year.

naptu2:
It literally says (in the second and third posts) that Access Bank is sponsoring it and that they are going to pay tribute to Herbert Wigwe this year.

I read that but my question still stands

gulfer:
It appears like Access Bank has withdrawn her sponsorship

🤣 Someone said that this is a question.

Access Bank Plc @myaccessbank

From humble beginnings to a world-class event, the ABLCM journey is one of growth & global recognition—from IAAF Silver to Gold Label.
Now celebrating its 10th edition, it continues championing health, tourism & sustainability. Join us as we race in 2025!

#ABLCM2025 #RunForMore

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From humble beginnings to a world-class event, the ABLCM journey is one of growth & global recognition—from IAAF Silver to Gold Label.
Now celebrating its 10th edition, it continues championing health, tourism & sustainability. Join us as we race in 2025!#ABLCM2025 #RunForMore pic.twitter.com/Xhqv6t8fOF

— Access Bank Plc (@myaccessbank) February 11, 2025

Herbert Wigwe was really a visionary. Top tier developed cities of the world usually have sporting events like this. It places them at the fore front which can inadvertently drive foreign investments of some sort.

Funny thing is that Nigerians never appreciate or win this competition, It's always our eastern African brothers or the whites..

Up next! Another smart visionary can key into Abuja or Calaber for Formula 1 or MotoGP.

KingRex1:
Herbert Wigwe was really a visionary. Top tier developed cities of the world usually have sporting events like this. It places them at the fore front which can inadvertently drive foreign investments of some sort.

Funny thing is that Nigerians never appreciate or win this competition, It's always our eastern African brothers or the whites..

Up next! Another smart visionary can key into Abuja or Calaber for Formula 1 or MotoGP.

it will not work. The one they had in Ondo was not sustainable.

Na all those Kenyans go still con win am again

Hemanwel:
I still remember vividly the theme of the first ever Lagos City Marathon (then it was MTN Half marathon). The theme was: "To Endure Is To Achieve". It was sponsored by MTN then. I wanted to participate. I registered but couldn't get the kits prior to the event at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

The first Lagos city marathon was different from the MTN marathon. The first Lagos city marathon was held in 2015 by governor Ambode and it's entirely different from MTN half marathon, Lagos city Marathon is a full marathon, I have participated in all except the last two and I won't be participating in this because I have stopped running marathon for two years now

Hemanwel:
I still remember vividly the theme of the first ever Lagos City Marathon (then it was MTN Half marathon). The theme was: "To Endure Is To Achieve". It was sponsored by MTN then. I wanted to participate. I registered but couldn't get the kits prior to the event at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

That's not the first ever Lagos Marathon. The Lagos Milo Marathon was held every year from c1984 till c1995. Abbas Mohammed (a soldier from Jos) and Yohanna Waziri were the regular champions.


Abbas Mohammed still holds the Nigerian record in the marathon (I believe he set it at the 1988 Olympics).

mercyland93:
That's a good one. Wigwe had really assist both in religious and in sports.

Last year I spent days trying to imagine why Herbert Wigwe and his Wife and son chose to be in US on the day Access Bank was having the yearly celebrated Marathon 'Run Lagos ' .

God knows best. Business is life, Business is religion to those that create Wealth. As we have 'god of Soccer in Football', it seems there is 'god of Business'. As God of soccer reacts, I think God of business can also react . This is just my imagination.

naptu2:
That's not the first ever Lagos Marathon. The Lagos Milo Marathon was held from c1984 till c1995. Abbas Mohammed (a soldier from Jos) and Yohanna Waziri were the regular champions.


Abbas Mohammed still holds the Nigerian record in the marathon (I believe he set it at the 1988 Olympics).

Chai! This naptu2 na encyclopedia on its own. Lolss. Baba, you have said it, who am I to argue? God bless you sir! Oil dey your head, sir!

SalamRushdie:
The first Lagos city marathon was different from the MTN marathon. The first Lagos city marathon was held in 2015 by governor Ambode and it's entirely different from MTN half marathon, Lagos city Marathon is a full marathon, I have participated in all except the last two and I won't be participating in this because I have stopped running marathon for two years now

Thanks for the correction. I appreciate. Why don't you want to participate nah? Joining in the marathon will do a lot of good to your body, hope you know?

Hemanwel:
Thanks for the correction. I appreciate. Why don't you want to participate nah? Joining in the marathon will do a lot of good to your body, hope you know?

I have not been training , to prepare for it I have to started training from early November and will hit peak form by January ending... I have ran many marathons and I am no longer as young as I used to be 😁😁 ..now I just do short 3km runs to keep body and soul

SalamRushdie:
I have not been training , to prepare for it I have to started training from early November and will hit peak form by January ending... I have ran many marathons and I am no longer as young as I used to be 😁😁 ..now I just do short 3km runs to keep body and soul

Alright. All the best.

Please and please, for those of you who would have done their own marathon in the other room the night before the Lagos Marathon, DO NOT ATTEMPT the Lagos marathon o!

If you do and you collapse, better know that I will not waste my RiP.

Enjoy ya Feb 14 Valentine night.

Day to stay at home.

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Oliwaseun Osiyemi @seunosiyemi_



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The Lagos Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, February 15th, 2025, and it’s crucial for those planning to travel in Lagos to be aware of potential road closures and traffic diversions due to the event. This marathon attracts thousands of participants, which means certain routes may be congested or temporarily blocked, especially along the race route. Travelers should plan ahead and monitor traffic updates to avoid delays. If you're looking for more details on the event or want to stay updated on the best routes, visit https://sitecountry.com.in for the latest information. Stay safe and enjoy the marathon!