# Ikogosi Marathon to groom 10 Ekiti athletes

> The organiser of the initiative, Makinde Araoye, called on the Ekiti State Government, particularly the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, to invest in the 10 athletes, noting that sustained government support could help them become internationally competitive.

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:00:43.809Z
- Updated: 2026-11-01T10:00:43.809Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance
- Involves: 10 indigenous athletes, 2014-01-01, Abiodun Adetiba, Ademisoye Adesewa, Adeoye Aribasoye, Adeyemi Tunde, Arinde Miracle, Bako Gift, Chief Segun Oni, Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Dr Abisoye Fagade, Ekiti State House of Assembly Speaker

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