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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has released a traffic advisory ahead of a mini-marathon scheduled to take place on Sunday across parts of Agege, Lagos.
In a statement shared on its official X handle, the agency announced that the race will begin from the Agege Local Government Area, moving through Odo Eran and continuing via Oba Ogunji Road to Oke-Koto, Oniwaya and Dopemu.
The route will further extend through Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road to Agbotikuyo, linking the Old Ipaja Motor Road before terminating at the Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area.
LASTMA disclosed that vehicular movement along the listed corridors would be temporarily restricted to allow for the smooth conduct of the event, advising motorists to make use of alternative routes during the period.
According to the agency, motorists approaching from Wemco Road are advised to divert through Ogba, proceed towards Excellent Hotel, and connect College Road to Iju Road.
Those coming from the Pen Cinema axis are encouraged to use Moshalashi Alhaja Road, link Mobil Ashade, and continue their journeys from there.
The mini-marathon, tagged “Run for Asiwaju 2027,” is being organised by the Orile-Agege LCDA under the leadership of its chairman, Mr Dipo Liadi.
The organisers said the event is aimed at promoting unity, identifying sporting talent and mobilising grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the next general elections.
Participants are drawn from various categories, including youths, professionals, the elderly, persons living with disabilities, VIPs, as well as representatives of the Hausa and Igbo communities, in a bid to ensure inclusiveness.
Organisers disclosed that cash prizes worth N2.3 million are up for grabs, with the first 200 finishers set to receive N10,000 each, while seven top athletes will earn N50,000 apiece.
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, a major supporter of the event, earlier announced his intention to compete in the VIP category, describing the marathon as a reflection of President Tinubu’s “transformational leadership.”
In a statement shared on his X handle on Thursday, Obasa reiterated that 200 participants would receive N10,000 each, while seven professional athletes would be rewarded with N50,000 each.
LASTMA urged road users to cooperate with traffic officials on duty and plan their movements in advance to minimise inconvenience during the event.
LASTMA issues traffic advisory ahead pro-Tinubu mini-marathon in Lagos
