2 Days to Go: Sunday Dare, Nyesom Wike, Other Dignatries to Grace PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City Int’l Half Marathon

With just two days left until the much-anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, excitement is building across the Federal Capital Territory as top dignitaries and sports stakeholders gear up for the event.

A world press conference has been scheduled for Friday, December 5, at the Nicon Hilton Hotel, Abuja, starting at 10:00 a.m.

Organisers say the briefing will set the tone for Saturday’s race, offering final updates on logistics, elite athletes, route management, and other preparations.

Among the prominent figures expected at Saturday’s marathon are Presidential Spokesman Sunday Dare, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of Youth, Ayodele Olawande, and Minister of State for Finance, Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite.

Their attendance underscores the growing national importance of the race, which continues to position Abuja as a premier destination for international sporting events.

The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon has quickly become a fixture on Nigeria’s sports calendar, attracting elite runners, fitness enthusiasts, and spectators eager to witness world-class competition through the streets of the capital.

This year’s edition will not only promote sports development but also highlight Abuja’s tourism potential and reinforce the commitment of key institutions, public and private, to youth engagement and healthy living.