Vfd Group, Lagos Kids Mini MarathonPartner for Fifth Annual Competition

VFD Group, a proprietary investment company, collaborated with St Saviour’s School Ikoyi Endowment Fund, the Lagos State Sports Commission, and the Banana Island Residents Association for the Fifth Edition of the Lagos Kids Mini Marathon.

The marathon was held on November 25 this year to promote sports development through a school-based competition.

The Lagos Kids Mini Marathon is recognized as Nigeria’s first and only kids-focused mini-marathon, with over 1,000 kids aged five to fifteen participating in the 1.2km for five to eight years, 3km for nine to 12 years, and 5km for 13 to 15 years who took part in this year’s edition.

The event, according to the organisers, is a source of inspiration, encouraging not only physical fitness but also promoting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging them to run for a charitable cause.

It perfectly aligns with the core values of VFD Group and its commitment to empowering individuals and communities through various initiatives.

Winners in all three categories received trophies and cash prizes, and all participants received medals for taking part in the mini-marathon.

VFD Group’s decision to participate in this event as a sponsor demonstrates its commitment to supporting initiatives that align with its core mission of financial literacy, teamwork, and personal growth and empowerment.

Although the event is geared towards children, the mini-marathon is intended to be a fun family outing with exciting activities planned for both children and parents, with parents being educated on the importance of investing in their children’s future for a better tomorrow through VFD Group’s financial services platform “VBANK.”

“We believe they are the future of the nation,” said Muyiwa Olowoporoku, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at VFD Group.

For us, they should be fit and healthy and encouraged to exercise for improved well-being. This allows them to channel their energy into more productive activities.”

VFD Group emphasises shared values such as discipline and strategy when linking sports and investments.

Our support for this initiative is more than symbolic; it reflects the principles at the heart of our financial services and investments.

We aim to empower children by emphasising structured planning, teamwork, determination, and perseverance – values that are central to our investment strategy.

We hope to inspire and empower the next generation to achieve new heights in sports and their financial lives.

VFD Group’s Executive Director of Finance and Risk Management, John Okonkwo, added.

VFD Group is dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we steer, and our involvement in this initiative is another step towards that goal.