Edo State government has said the state is ready to host the first Gold label 10km road race in Nigeria, Okpekpe 10Km Road Race.
The state deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, gave the assurance yesterday in Benin, saying everything arrangements are in place for the world class race.
“We are ready to host another world class event come Saturday in Okpekpe, Etsako East local government area of Edo State,” said Shaibu who assured of adequate security.
Shaibu is delighted the race has continued to grow from being the first to be granted a label race in 2015 to becoming the first 10km gold label race in Nigeria.
