Premium Trust Bank reveals plans ahead of Abuja City Half Marathon
The organiser of the Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon has emphasized commitment to making it a standard for measuring marathon engagement all over the world.
Speaking at the media briefing in Lagos, Managing Director, of Premium Trust Bank, Emmanuel Emefienim said the financial institution is committed to sports development, adding the forthcoming Abuja City international Half marathon slated for April will not just be a reference point in Nigeria but a reference in the world.
“We are a bank that prides itself with improving life and Impacting community; and in places where we do business we don’t just leave them, we impact the people, empower them, and also give them sense of belonging,” he said.
“This half marathon is a platform that will enable us to foster community spirit and ensure that Premium Trust Bank is positioned from a brand perspective, locally and internationally.
“Importantly, it will also be an opportunity for our youths to be engaged in a competitive sense and express themselves in areas we they have talents and to compete at a higher level, we are creating that platform to encourage them and to also impact their life.”
He added: “The assurance we give here is that we will do every to make this Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon successful and we cherish our partnership with Nilayo Sport on this project.”
Also speaking is the Technical Director of Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, Yusuf Ali, who said that all the athletics will wear a chip, to be able to monitor them through the race, while the top five male athletics and five female internationals are to be invited to participate in the marathon.
While the international runners will jostle for $5000 price money in both the men’s and women’s categories as well as the first Nigerian to cross the finishing line while the first 50 Nigerians would also be rewarded with prizes ranging from one million naira.
On the safety throughout the event, Ali said there will be cameras along the route to forestall any eventuality.