Over 1,000 to participate in Ikeja 10km race

More than 1,000 people have registered to run in the maiden edition of the capital city race, which is scheduled for tomorrow.

Why it matters: The activity will likely affect traffic in parts of Ikeja on Saturday morning.

Go deeper: The race is supported by the state’s sports commission, LSSC, chaired by Lekan Fatodu and convened by Dapo Ajayi, who believes it can help to promote an active lifestyle.

Quote: “Our young population is enormous, and we can’t be sitting and doing nothing,” Ajayi said. “Physical activities encourage physical and mental well-being of the populace as well as bonding and meeting people from different walks of life.”