The success story of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon in the last eight years has been a source of inspiration and encouragement to sponsors of the World Athletics-sanctioned event in Nigeria.
From the main sponsor, Access Bank Nigeria, 7Up Bottling Company, Kenya Airways, Rexona, Three Crown milk, Brila FM radio, UNHRC, and a host of others, Nilayo Sports Management Company, the organiser of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is a partner to work with
Nilayo Sports Management Company is headed by Bukola Olopade, a Lagos-based sports marketing company which is the brain behind major marathon races organised across the country.
The one day Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, which started from a humble begin eight years ago, rapidly climbed the ladder from just being a marathon event, got a bronze label status within three of existence, graduated to a silver label event and this year, held the first race after it got a gold label status.
“We are proud to associate with the organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon for a wonderful job of putting together excellent championship every year,” said Segun Ogunleye, General Manager, Marketing, 7Up Bottling Company, who echoed the minds of other sponsors of the company.
Kenya Airways said it would extend its rebate package to more people associated with the tournament.
Three Crown milk says it’s of great honour to continue giving nourishing and refreshing milk to fans and other stakeholders during the yearly race.
