The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday said the Lagos City Marathon has come to stay.
This was just as Ambode promised that the state government will work towards making the competition the best of its kind in the world.
The Governor, who spoke at the finish point of the Marathon at the Eko Atlantic City, expressed delight at the massive turn out of international and local athletes for the marathon, saying that Lagos State was proud to join major cities in the world to promote the event.
He said: “Lagos State is glad to host athletes from different parts of the world today as we flag off the Lagos City Marathon.
“The last time this event held was 30 years ago.
“I stand here to tell you today that this event is here to stay.
“We are committed to sustaining this event and ensuring consistent improvement to make it one of the best marathons in the world.”
Governor Ambode said his administration remains determined to make the state the hub of sports in Africa, adding that it will embrace other international sports, while Lagos State will bid to host continental and international sports tournaments going forward.
Speaking to journalists shortly after presenting awards to the winners, Governor Ambode said government, with the marathon, combined entertainment, sports and hospitality to create jobs for the people and allow the youths to engage themselves positively.
He said: “We are proving it.
“This is just the beginning.
“We would double the scale of it next year and then we would make it more interesting than ever before.
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