The organizers of the February 11, 2017 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have called on Lagosians and lovers of the state worldwide to join hands with the state government and organizers in making the 2017 edition a memorable and world class event by working as volunteers.
Head of Volunteering, Ebidowei Oweifie said volunteers are an integral part of any marathon: “Their role cannot be over-emphasized. Volunteering cuts across different spheres including medical, paramedical, protocol, technical, support for elite athletes, fun runners, charity runners and special athletes.”
Oweifie urged interested applicants to call at the Marathon Office, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos to pick up the free application forms from January 16, 2017. Application will close by January 23, 2017.
Head of Communications and Media, Olukayode Thomas urged practising and retired journalists with experience in coverage of international sporting events to apply to work as volunteers and implement innovations, which are being introduced in the 2017 edition.
For the 2017 edition, there will be a world class media work station at the finishing line which will open hours before the race. There will also be a mixed zone and press conference room.
There will be a special area just for photo journalists and television cameramen at the start and finish areas so that they can work without any form of hindrance.
“We need experienced journalists to assist us so that those covering the marathon will get all the support they need to work without stress”, Thomas said.
