The paramount ruler of Remoland, His Royal Majesty, Adewale Ajayi, on Tuesday gave his royal blessings to the Value Jet IAU African Championship Remo 2019 scheduled to hold in Sagamu, Ogun on Dec.7.
The paramount ruler gave his blessings during a courtesy call to his palace by organisers of the epoch 50km race, Nilayo Sports Management Ltd., led by Bukola Olopade.
The royal father said that the indigenes of the city were excited about the prospects the race would bring, putting the city and state on the world stage of the road race.
“We cannot be more lucky to have this race in Remoland which suggests the reason for having all the kings in Remo around for the visit. It is a good thing to have a good feel for our city for this important race.
“We believe in sports because we see it as a veritable tool for development and we will give all the necessary support; for this reason, I am expressing my gratitude on behalf of all the kings in Remoland to our governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for this opportunity.
“It is one thing for a governor to show interest, another thing is to bring it to fore, our governor has demonstrated an intense interest in developing our land with the opportunity to have this race.
“This race as I have been told is the first in Africa in the last 35 years and us on our own side will assist in mobilising our people to give all the support needed,” he said.
The Sagamu monarch also said that the hospitality business would be improved in the ancient town to accommodate all the participants.
“I believe that we will do more in accommodating the athletes and other people during the race because our hoteliers will have more to do to accommodate our sportsmen.
“Another important thing to note about the race is that, out of coincidence, the race will be on during the second coronation anniversary of the Akarigbo of Remoland.
“We also have in this city, one of the biggest export in the athlete in Nigeria in the person of Falilat, Ogunkoya, we cannot but count ourselves lucky,” he said.
