Ahead of the 4th edition of the Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10KM Race, the organisers of the race – Nilayo Sports Management Limited, has announced Febbs Premium Drinking Water as the hydration partner of the competition.
The Chief Operating Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mr. Ebidowei Oweifie, who announced this to newsmen in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Tuesday, described Febbs Premium Water as a brand that adheres to stringent quality standards to ensure purity and safety of their water for end users.
Oweifie said that quality is a key attribute of consideration for Nilayo Sports across all marathons and road races, stressing that this valuable characteristic makes the partnership with Febbs a perfect symbiosis.
He said: “We are delighted to announce Febbs Premium Drinking Water as the hydration partner of the fourth edition of Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10km Race. Febbs is a brand that adheres to stringent quality standards to ensure purity and safety of their water for end users.
“Quality is a key attribute for us across all our marathons and road races. It is a valuable characteristic that makes this partnership a perfect symbiosis.”
According to him, Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10km Race promises to be bigger than the previous ones.
He explained that this year’s edition will also be used to celebrate the revered Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, for being a rich source of inspirations to the Egba people at home and diaspora.
“This edition is also intended to celebrate the birthday of His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbedebo, Okukenu IV, the Alake of Egbaland, Alake has been a source of inspiration for Egba home and abroad, we feel it is apt to use this race to commemorate his birthday, he is a unique symbol of unity,” he said.
Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Febbs Global Limited, Mr Olasegun Dada, expressed the firm’s pleasure of being the hydration partner the hydration partner to empower the athletes to push their limits, defy expectations, and embrace every challenge with renewed energy and vigour.
He said: “In the pursuit of greatness, hydration is not just a necessity; it’s a vital companion on the road to success. Febbs Global proudly joins forces with the Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10km Race as the hydration partner, empowering athletes to push their limits, defy expectations, and embrace every challenge with renewed energy and vigour.
“Together, let’s raise our bottles to celebrate the resilience and commitment that define the essence of this exhilarating event.”
The Daily Crucible reports that the Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10KM Race is scheduled for 7th of September, 2024.
The race will flag off at the Iyana Oloke Junction and will finish at Ake Palace, Abeokuta.
There will also be water points at strategic locations along the race route for the runners.