Sadjo Wins Abeokuta 10km Road Race

Femi Solaja in Abeokuta

Cross River State athlete, Ismael Sadjo ran 31.03:81 to emerge the winner of the Bigi/Abeokuta 10km Road Race which held in the ancient city yesterday. Sadjo was rewarded with the top prize of $2,000 (two thousand dollars.)

Stephen Joseph from Plateau State emerged second with a finishing time of 31.47.82. He was rewarded with $1,500. Emmanuel Gyang emerged third with 32.15.00 to with the $1,000.

In the female category, Rose Akusho came first in 36.33:30, followed by Vera Yohanna (37:10:17) while Patience Dalyop emerged third at arrival of 37:4:02. All female winners were from Plateau State.

In his remark, Sadjo applauded Bigi for making his victory a refreshing one. “Bigi water is the best drinking water,” he said. Sadjo further revealed that the refreshing nature of the water helped stabilized his heartbeat during the race and gave him more energy to finish strong.

Brand Manager, Beverage and Bakery, Rite Foods Limited, Bolutife Adedugbe, said that her company wants to ensure that every consumer out there gets a feel of the fantastically refreshing array of brands in its portfolio, thereby giving consumers the opportunity to associate with the brand and find a flavor that resonate with their personality in any occasion.

On the company’s commitment to the growth of sports in the state, the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Dr. Kehinde Oluwadare, eulogized Rite Foods for its weight behind the sporting event, which he said is another golden opportunity for Nigerian youths to earn global recognition.

He expressed Governor Dapo Abiodun’s appreciation to Rite Foods for creating a platform of social value that would build talents, engage the youths and spur them to greatness.

The truly world-class and proudly Nigerian brand is the headline sponsor of the Abeokuta 10km road race tagged Naija, Race for Homeland, organized by Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML).