Access Bank, Lagos City Marathon Boosting Tourism

Access Bank, Lagos City Marathon Boosting Tourism

The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon within few years of existence has gotten global attention and recognition, going by the participation of athletes and attention of fans both within and outside the country.

Speaking in this regard on Saturday, during the 5th edition, Lagos State Government said “we’ll put the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on the World Marathon Calender.”

Sanwo-Olu said that the marathon had been able to boost the tourism potential of the state, hence, should be sustained.

According to him very soon the marathon will become a global event that will attract the   world.

 “This is the beginning of our tourism agenda. We want Lagos to remain on the tourism master plan of athletes worldwide, we want marathon to also become part of us because we all want to live a healthy life.

”We want it to be a work and play environment, we want to keep fit and we want to make healthy running, a way of life for all of us, so that we can reduce sicknesses amongst ourselves,” he said.

The Managing Director of Accessa Bank, Herbert Wigwe who thanked the Governor for his support and other dignitaries at the event including chief of army staff, General Burantai reiterated the bank’s efforts in continually impacting positively in communities it operates in.

He said as a responsible organization Access bank would continue to invest in activities that have strong   impact on the social and economic wellbeing of Nigerians.

Meanwhile, the  winners at the Lagos city marathon, where  Kenya’s David Tumo came first after breaking the Marathon’s record with two hours, ten minutes and twenty three seconds (2:10:23).

Also, Kenya’s Cherop Jemutai became the first female to cross to finish line while Kebele Chala came second.

Winner of the 2020 Lagos City Marathon, David Barmasai Tumo, has broken the marathon’s four-year record in 42km race to win the first prize of $50,000. He also got an additional record-breaking fee of $20,000.

He finished the race in two hours, 10 minutes and 22 seconds, a time lesser than what previous winners had recorded.

In the female category of 2020 edition, another Kenyan Sharon Cherop came first in 02:31:40secs

Both male and female 42km runners competed for the grand prize of $50,000 while the second and third place winners $40,000 and $30,000 respectively.

However, organisers said Tumo would get an additional $20,000 for breaking the Lagos Marathon race 42km record, bringing his total earnings to $70,000.

Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (left), exchanging pleasantries with Lagos Sate Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (right) during the Lagos City Marathon, at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, on Saturday, February 8, 2020. With them is General Officer Commanding 81 Division, Lagos, Major-General Johnson Irefin (middle).
Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (left), exchanging pleasantries with Lagos Sate Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (right) during the Lagos City Marathon, at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, on Saturday, February 8, 2020. With them is General Officer Commanding 81 Division, Lagos, Major-General Johnson Irefin (middle).
L-R: Co-Founder of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede; Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe and Lagos Sate Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the Lagos City Marathon, at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
L-R: Co-Founder of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede; Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe and Lagos Sate Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the Lagos City Marathon, at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
L-R: Winners of the Male category, 2nd Prize - Debeko Dakamo from Ethopia; 1st Prize - David Bamasai Tumo from Kenya and the 3rd Prize - Paul Waweru Chege from Kenya during the Lagos City Marathon, at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
L-R: Winners of the Male category, 2nd Prize – Debeko Dakamo from Ethopia; 1st Prize – David Bamasai Tumo from Kenya and the 3rd Prize – Paul Waweru Chege from Kenya during the Lagos City Marathon, at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
L-R: Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Folashade Jaji with the winners of the female category, 2nd Prize - Kebene Chala urisa from Ethopia; 1st Prize -Cherop Sharon Jemutai and 3rd Prize - Rodah Jepkorir Tanui, both from Kenya during the Lagos City Marathon, at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
L-R: Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Folashade Jaji with the winners of the female category, 2nd Prize – Kebene Chala urisa from Ethopia; 1st Prize -Cherop Sharon Jemutai and 3rd Prize – Rodah Jepkorir Tanui, both from Kenya during the Lagos City Marathon, at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
L-R: Group Managing Director of Access Bank, Mr. Herbert Wigwe; 2nd Prize winner Male category, Debeko Dakamo from Ethopia; 1st Prize winner, David Bamasai Tumo from Kenya; Lagos Sate Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the 3rd Prize winner, Paul Waweru Chege from Kenya during the Lagos City Marathon, at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
L-R: Group Managing Director of Access Bank, Mr. Herbert Wigwe; 2nd Prize winner Male category, Debeko Dakamo from Ethopia; 1st Prize winner, David Bamasai Tumo from Kenya; Lagos Sate Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the 3rd Prize winner, Paul Waweru Chege from Kenya during the Lagos City Marathon, at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
L-R: Director General, Lagos State Sport Commission (LSSC), Mr. Oluwatoyin Bolowotan; Chairman of LSSC, Mr. Sola Aiyepeku; Lagos Sate Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Lagos City Marathon Project Consultant, Mr. Bukola Olopade during the Lagos City Marathon, at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
L-R: Director General, Lagos State Sport Commission (LSSC), Mr. Oluwatoyin Bolowotan; Chairman of LSSC, Mr. Sola Aiyepeku; Lagos Sate Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Lagos City Marathon Project Consultant, Mr. Bukola Olopade during the Lagos City Marathon, at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
L-R: Lagos Sate Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Yemisi Tinubu; Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunjo Bello; Ex-Super Eagles International, Austin ‘JayJay’ Okocha and Chairman, Lagos State Sport Commission (LSSC), Mr. Sola Aiyepeku during the Lagos City Marathon, at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
L-R: Lagos Sate Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Yemisi Tinubu; Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunjo Bello; Ex-Super Eagles International, Austin ‘JayJay’ Okocha and Chairman, Lagos State Sport Commission (LSSC), Mr. Sola Aiyepeku during the Lagos City Marathon, at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

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