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Coleman Wires and Cables Joins Bigi Abeokuta 10KM Race

Organizers of the Abeokuta 10KM Race, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) have confirmed Coleman Wires and Cables as the latest partners to join the list of sponsors for the event .




The Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mr. Bukola Olopade who announced the partnership expressed optimism that the relationship will stand the test of time.


He said "Coleman is a great addition to our list of outstanding sponsors and partners, for 25 years, Coleman has been manufacturing products that meet national and international standards of excellence".


"Coleman's commitment to excellence is a key trait we celebrate in all our sponsors and partners, this race is about celebrating what makes us stand out as Nigerians, our tenacity and the spirit of excellence".


"Naija, race for homeland is not just about the Bigi Abeokuta 10KM Race, it is a call for Nigerians to embrace an active fitness lifestyle".


The Bigi Abeokuta 10KM Race is scheduled for 13th November 2021, the route starts at the Ake Palace and ends at the M.K.O Abiola International Stadium.


The event will feature a 10KM Race and a Wheelchair category, winners will go home with $2000 (Two Thousand Dollars), first runners up will win $1500 (One thousand five hundred dollars), and $1000 (One thousand dollars) for the third position in the male and female category.


The race is greatly supported by the Ogun State government, the headline sponsor is Rite Foods, other sponsors include Kenya Airways, Suzuki, Ecogas and IBD Hotels.


  • About Coleman Wires and Cables:


Coleman Wires and Cables is committed to manufacturing consistent quality wires and cables that meet and exceed customer's expectations, Coleman ensures continual improvement of processes and service delivery through staff development, motivation and creation of a conducive work environment towards achieving utmost customer satisfaction.


Coleman products include High/Medium Voltage Cables, Low Voltage Cables, Fire Resistant Wires and Wables, LSFOH Wires.


  • About Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML)


Nilayo Sports Management Limited is a management and marketing company based in Lagos, Nigeria, Nilayo has worked with some of the biggest names in the world of sports including World Athletics (WA), Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) and Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN).


Nilayo organizes several sporting events across the country, which include Access Bank Lagos City Marathon which is the biggest Marathon in Africa and elite labelled by the World Athletics, Great Abeokuta 10KM Race, Africa's foremost Ultra Race, the Valuejet IAU African Championship, Remo, a 50KM Ultra Race held in Ogun State, among others.



Bayo Adegboyega

(Media Officer, Abeokuta 10KM Race)

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