One of Nigeria’s most respected distance running coaches, Stephen Nuhu says the world acclaimed and World Athletics Gold Label Okpekpe International 10km Road Race has been a blessing to Nigeria.

Nuhu also congratulated the organisers of the race on the 10th anniverssary of the historic event which he says has ‘put Nigeria on the map of the world as a
destination for sports’.

“I want to congratulate the organisers of the race for consistently organising a world class event every year. It is a testament to the organisational
ability of Nigerians and I am happy World Athletics acknowledged this with the label status granted the race in 2015 and its subsequent upgrade from silver
to gold,” said Nuhu.

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