By Nelson Agbajor, Dorothy Egwe and Irene Agbajor
The Sapele Local Government Council has held the second edition of its “Walk for Life and Marathon 2026”, an initiative aimed at promoting physical fitness, healthy living and community participation among residents. The event, organised under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Bright Abeke, attracted residents, government officials, athletes and other stakeholders, with participants taking part in the fitness walk and marathon race.
Flagging off the event, Senator Ede Dafinone stressed the importance of regular exercise and physical fitness in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He commended the Sapele Local Government Chairman for sustaining the initiative and urged the council to ensure that the programme becomes a continuous annual event. According to him, the “Walk for Sheriff, Walk for Bright Abeke” initiative also provided an opportunity for participants to reaffirm their support for the Renewed Hope vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Dafinone and other APC candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking to journalists, the Secretary to Sapele Local Government Council, Hon. Raymond Overah, Executive Assistant to Governor Oborevwori, Chief Benson Okorodudu, Clerk of the Sapele Legislative Arm, Pastor Happy Overah, Chairman of the Delta State House of Assembly Service Commission, Mr. Sunny Ebireri, Supervising Councillor for Works, Mr. Rex Ogbakpa , Mr Christmas and Supervising Councillor for Agriculture, Mr. Emmanuel Mereti, among others, commended the initiative and praised Hon. Abeke for his resilience and commitment to sustaining the event.
They noted that the programme was not only promoting healthy living but also creating an avenue for community engagement and mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
The CEO of Fensco Event Sports Management and Marketing, Mr. Event Ekeruvbe, said the marathon was organised to promote fitness and its associated health benefits, while positioning Sapele as a potential hub for marathon events in Nigeria. Athletes from Lagos, Kaduna, Bauchi, Kano, Oyo, Ebonyi, Plateau and other states, as well as participants from across Delta State, took part in the race.
Winners received cash and other consolation prizes.
Present at the event were Barr. Kingsley Esiso, Hon. Mrs. Dora Aweto, Hon. Ejiro Jamani, among other dignitaries and stakeholders.
