Babatunji Wusu –
In Abuja, 250 members of the Nigerian armed forces, security services, and intelligence community will take part in the Chief of Defence Staff Half Marathon Championship, which is in its fourth year.
Along with them are both male and female veterans of different security services and the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Air Vice Marshal Abidemi Marquis, the committee’s chairman, revealed the information yesterday.
He announced that there would be two races during the event on Saturday, December 9: a 5 kilometer race for veterans and a 25.1 kilometer race for both male and female marathoners.
“To create an avenue for members of Armed Forces and other security agencies and their personnel to engage in competitive sporting activities to improve their skills, discover new talents, and interact with one another,” stated Marquis, was the stated goal of the championship. additionally to maintain the professional rapport that has been developed between them over time.
The event included individual completions in addition to group completions, according to the chairman. It should be noted that 70 male and female veterans of the military and other security services who are 65 years of age or older are anticipated to be included in the veterans’ category.
Marquis stated: “We place a premium on the Marathoners’ physical fitness; for this competition, the medical certificate is sacrosanct.”
Recertifying Kaduna Business Sites to Prevent Fire Disasters
As part of its efforts to ensure public safety, the Kaduna State Emergency Management Authority (KADSEMA) declared that it will start certifying and recertifying commercial structures in fire safety.
SEMA’s executive secretary, Dr. Usman Hayatu Mazadu, stated during a press briefing on Monday that the agency places the utmost focus on community safety and security in line with Governor Uba Sani’s “sustain agenda.”
He continued by saying that a unique digital identity system has been used to identify over 10,000 business sites across the state.
“There may be some hiccups here and there with the mapping,” he stated. But we do hope to use it as we see fit for the things we need to keep an eye on in order to get ready for the tournament.
In order to protect employees, the armed forces, and agency marathon for 2023, we are taking this opportunity to invite sport-loving, active individuals who reside in Abuja to participate in this year’s event.
“All arrangements have already been made to guarantee a flawless competition. In the event of an unexpected medical emergency, we are equipped with medical facilities, and we are ready to make sure this marathon is completed successfully. We thus hope that every one of our marathoners is as prepared as we are,” he continued.
According to the chairman, the best competitors in both the male and female categories will receive brand-new automobiles as star rewards.
“We also have cash prizes for marathoners that took second and third place,” Marquis remarked. Medals and certificates of participation are also available for both solo and group participants.
Additionally, a few of our sponsors have pledged to surprise every participant. Thus, there are numerous exciting prizes up for grabs at this event.
The chairman warned potential competitors that cheating would not be tolerated and urged them to compete hard but fairly.
In addition, he cautioned competitors not to use prohibited substances prior to or during the competition.
