All is set for the organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon to hold a world press conference to herald the sixth World Athletics Silver Label Race.
In a statement issued by Olukayode Thomas, Head of Communications and Media, the press conference, which will have in attendance the top elite runners from across the world, will hold on Friday at the Molade Okoya Thomas Hall at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.
Thomas explained that only 25 journalists will attend the event due to the strict COVID-19 protocols as spelt out by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and the Lagos State Safety Commission.
“Yes, the stage is set for the world press conference on Friday, all our elite runners from across the world are here already and are looking forward to the race,” Thomas said.
“Sincerely, we would have loved to have all our media friends in attendance but due to the strict protocols by the Lagos State Sports Commission and the NCDC, only 25 journalists across the media platforms will be in for the press conference.”
According to Thomas, arrangements are in place to have others follow up with the conference via online platforms.
He, however assured that media kits and other items would be made available in due course.
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