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Fatodu hails Lagos runner after LWR feat

By Daily Sports Nigeria on November 12, 2025

The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has lauded long-distance runner Aminat Alabi for becoming the first Lagos-based athlete to win the Lagos Women Run, at the 10th edition of the 10km marathon last weekend.

Alabi made history by winning the open category in a time of 39 minutes, 25.80 seconds, and went home with a cash prize of N2m.

Vivian Obadiah, with the time of 39:55.12 finished second with a prize of N1.5m while Elizabeth Nuhu finished third in 40:39.83, winning N1m.

The race started at the Tafawa Balewa Square and ended at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, Onikan.

Reflecting on the result, Fatodu, described Alabi’s win as a mark of abundant talent within the state.

“For a Lagosian to win a marathon, it’s a manifestation of the fact that every corner of the state is blessed with talents and provided with opportunities. Through our amiable Governor, we will continue to use the platform to attract stars and potential talents to bring them to the fore and allow them to sharpen their skills,” he said.

“Lagos is actually at the centre of many things that have to do with new innovations and development that’s been manifested consistently in sports and other areas of human endeavours.”

Fatodu commended the organisers for their resilience and consistently producing new talents and stars in athletics, building community cohesion and promoting sports development.

“The 10th edition of Lagos Women Run is a decade of consistency, commitment, impact, and a remarkable journey. It’s a decade of building community cohesion, promoting consistent opportunities in sports, in terms of personal development, wellness and opportunity for economic development and leadership.”

Alabi also has her eyes on more marathon laurels.

“With the training l have been doing, l just believe that l will be among the first three. I started training early this year and l promised myself to end up well in this year’s edition. I just have to train very well because of those that are coming from the northern part are very strong, but l said I want to be the first Lagos marathon runner that would set a record and bring the title to Lagos,” she said.

Coordinator Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, stated the initiative began as a casual idea, a platform for women to gather and interact through a road race.

Popoola added that the race serves as a series of preparatory events for elite runners, helping them train and energise for bigger competitions as Nigeria increasingly embraces road race.

Source Punch Ng

Posted November 12, 2025