ThisDay· 1h ago· 1 min read
The transformation of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race from a sporting event into a vehicle for community empowerment was celebrated this week after six indigenous athletes from the host community received a combined ₦8 million in prize money.
For Omokhagbor Sixtus, a prominent son of Okpekpe who has been involved with the race since its inception in 2013, the cash rewards represent more than financial incentives, they are proof that the annual event is delivering lasting benefits to the community that has hosted it for more than a decade.
“We sincerely appreciate Mike Itemuagbor, Idris Umar and Hon. Abubakar Momoh for this great initiative and for creating an opportunity that has lifted six Okpekpe athletes to millionaire status,” Sixtus said.
“This is not just a victory for the athletes but a moment of pride for the entire Okpekpe community. We celebrate their hard work,…
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