Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el Rufai has expressed his appreciation toward Nilayo Sports Management ahead of the maiden Kaduna Marathon holding on November 21, 2020.
Governor El Rufai said: “Nilayo sports has demonstrated its competence as a great organizers as far as marathon races are concerned in the country. I have been told that Nilayo sports beat others in the race to become the consultant to the Kaduna marathon. We will give them all the support they need to make this marathon a great event.”
The governor, who filled his registration form for the Kaduna marathon, also hinted that he would build stadiums in different parts of the state to discover more talents.
He added: “I am a graduate of Coronavirus after surviving the virus.
“I will participate in the race, but I will not run more than five kilometres.
“The Kaduna marathon is not my initiative, but that of our team of technocrats. You need not compliment the governor for it.”
He disclosed that the marathon will cost between N250 million and N300 million, adding that the money is coming from private sponsorships and donations, with no recourse to public funds.
