Again, NSCDC’s Abiye wins 2023 Lagos Women’s Run

Joy Abiye

Joy Abiye of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has again emerged winner of the 2023 Lagos Women’s Run held yesterday.Abiye, 33, from Ondo State, who won the 2021 edition of the 10km road race at a record time of 33:41:4, returned a time of 39: 13:78 to win this edition and received a cash prize of N1.5 million.

The event, which saw over 8,000 women registered, flagged-off at exactly 7.00 a.m. at the Tafawa Balewa Square and ended at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos Island.

Deborah Pam of Plateau State came second with a time of 39: 22:73, while Patience Dalyop, also of Plateau State, came third with a time of 40:02:08.

Pam received N500,000 cash price, while Dalyop got N300,000 for coming third.

At the veterans’ category, Helen Mamman emerged winner and received N300, 000 cash prize, while Paul Blessing, who came second got N200,000. Other participants were awarded consolation prizes by the sponsors and certificates of participation.

Abiye, who won the open run category, linked her victory to her continuous training, preparation, hard work and dedication in spite of the effects of the economic hardship on citizens.

She expressed happiness and lauded the organisers for a successful race and a platform for her to showcase her talent and strength, while promising to come out victorious in the next edition.

Also speaking at the end of the race, Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Sola Aiyepeku, said the Lagos women road race, from being a symbolic fitness call to women, has grown to become a competitive promotional platform that showcases the physical attributes and qualities of the female gender.

He encouraged and commended all the women who contributed in various ways to make the race a success, as well