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class=\"heading-focus\"><\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"heading-line bottom\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-wrapper\" data-id=\"1zI5NZ\"><section class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-section guten-element guten-section guten-1zI5NZ layout-boxed align-stretch overflow-hidden\"><div class=\"guten-background-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-no\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-iGKiU4\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"iGKiU4\">\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-advanced-heading guten-R2y0eY animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInRight\"><span class=\"heading-subtitle\">Welcome To Osogbo City Matathon<\/span><div class=\"heading-section outside-line\"><h2 class=\"heading-title\"><span class=\"heading-title\">Empowering Health, Culture and Community through Athletics<\/span><span class=\"heading-focus\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"heading-line bottom\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"guten-element gutenverse-text-editor guten-CpUwOY animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInRight\"><div class=\"text-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We represent a Non-Governmental Organization and a Not-for-Profit Institution, Afro City Marathon Initiative (\u201cCity Marathon\u201d), the Organizers of the Osogbo City Half-Marathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afro City Marathon Initiative (\u2018City Marathon\u201d) is registered and regulated in accordance with all extant laws and regulations in Nigeria. We are focused and dedicated to our core Mandates of Promoting and Developing Athletics in the Nigerian Sporting Ecosystems. We deliver on our Mandates by organizing Annual National Marathon for young people and City Dwellers in all the Nigeria\u2019s six (6) Geopolitical Zones and Cities. Our next City Marathon is scheduled to take place in the South-Western State of Osun, tagged, \u201cOsogbo City Half-Marathon\u201d slated for Saturday, October 18th 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Non-Government Organization is being led by Coach Eric Adeyemo, a notable Olympic Athlete and Men\u2019s &amp; Women\u2019s Track and Field Head Coach of Columbia College, South Carolina, USA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-wrapper\" data-id=\"ALZXSn\"><section class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-section guten-element guten-section guten-ALZXSn hide-desktop hide-tablet hide-mobile layout-boxed align-stretch overflow-hidden\"><div class=\"guten-background-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-no\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-h22DyU\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"h22DyU\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-heading guten-element 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align-stretch\"><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-no\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-vH8dD2\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"vH8dD2\">\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-X8mKy9 guten-fun-fact align-center hover-from-left\"><div class=\"fun-fact-inner\"><div class=\"icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-smile\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"content\"><div class=\"number-wrapper\"><span class=\"prefix\"><\/span><span class=\"number loaded\" data-number=\"1569\" data-duration=\"3500\"><\/span><span class=\"suffix\"><\/span><sup class=\"super\">+<\/sup><\/div><span class=\"title\">Happy Participants<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-Imcr2N\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"Imcr2N\">\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-UIlu3n guten-fun-fact align-center hover-from-left\"><div class=\"fun-fact-inner\"><div class=\"icon\"><i class=\"fas 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class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-Y1phfo\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"Y1phfo\">\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-fP5dGl guten-fun-fact align-center hover-from-left\"><div class=\"fun-fact-inner\"><div class=\"icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-user\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"content\"><div class=\"number-wrapper\"><span class=\"prefix\"><\/span><span class=\"number loaded\" data-number=\"35\" data-duration=\"3500\"><\/span><span class=\"suffix\"><\/span><sup class=\"super\">+<\/sup><\/div><span class=\"title\">Expert Coaches<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-wrapper\" data-id=\"pGeS3R\"><section class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-section guten-element guten-section guten-pGeS3R layout-boxed align-stretch\"><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-no\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-sC54K6\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"sC54K6\">\n<div class=\"section-wrapper\" data-id=\"LMA1pa\"><section class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-section guten-element guten-section guten-LMA1pa layout-fullwidth align-stretch\"><div class=\"guten-background-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-no\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-y9KtE8\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"y9KtE8\"><div class=\"guten-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-heading guten-element guten-RANhL5\">Our Vision &#038; Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"guten-element gutenverse-text-editor guten-f3cy5T\"><div class=\"text-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">To establish the Osogbo City Half Marathon as one of Africa&#8217;s most prestigious and<br>inclusive running events, celebrated for excellence and unity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-ILEmyC\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"ILEmyC\"><div class=\"guten-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-heading guten-element guten-XoJQTW\">Awards &#038; Recognition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"guten-element gutenverse-text-editor guten-uNVdzh\"><div class=\"text-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrating achievements of participants, presenting winners with branded trophies and prizes, recognizing their dedication and effort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-wrapper\" data-id=\"Qy7tqw\"><section class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-section guten-element guten-section guten-Qy7tqw hide-tablet hide-mobile layout-boxed align-stretch\"><div class=\"guten-background-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-no\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-O57xqH\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"O57xqH\">\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-advanced-heading guten-nH0FXH animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><span class=\"heading-subtitle\"><\/span><div class=\"heading-section outside-line\"><h2 class=\"heading-title\"><span class=\"heading-title\">Team<\/span><span class=\"heading-focus\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"heading-line bottom\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-wrapper\" data-id=\"WjmP30\"><section class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-section guten-element guten-section guten-WjmP30 layout-fullwidth align-stretch\"><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-P0HQNk\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"P0HQNk\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-team guten-element guten-team guten-EVC4Qu animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><div class=\"profile-box\"><div class=\"profile-card card-overlay default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/osogbocitymarathon.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Coach-Eric-Adeyemo.jpg\" alt=\"Coach Eric Adeyemo \"\/><div class=\"profile-body bottom\"><h3 class=\"profile-title \" aria-label=\"Profile Name\">Coach Eric Adeyemo <\/h3><p class=\"profile-sub\" aria-label=\"Profile Job\">Founder &#038; CEO<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-ZEY5In\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"ZEY5In\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Coach Eric Adeyemo<br>Founder &amp; CEO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coach Eric Adeyemo is a Nigerian-born athlete who graduated from Central State University in Ohio with a degree in Biology. He had a distinguished athletic career, representing Ivory Coast in four Olympic Seasons from 1996 to 2008 as a member of the country&#8217;s Track and Field National Team. Currently, Coach Adeyemo serves as the Head Coach of Men&#8217;s and Women&#8217;s Track &amp; Field at Columbia College in South Carolina, and is also the leader of the Afro City Marathon Initiative.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-wrapper\" data-id=\"0E6nBi\"><section class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-section guten-element guten-section guten-0E6nBi layout-fullwidth align-stretch\"><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-no\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-3bMnl9\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"3bMnl9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-team guten-element guten-team guten-fjAZjf animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><div class=\"profile-box\"><div class=\"profile-card card-overlay default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/osogbocitymarathon.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Lanre-Bakare2.jpg\" alt=\"Lanre Bakare\"\/><div class=\"profile-body bottom\"><h3 class=\"profile-title \" aria-label=\"Profile Name\">Lanre Bakare<\/h3><p class=\"profile-sub\" aria-label=\"Profile Job\">Co-Founder and Director of Strategy<\/p><p class=\"profile-desc\" aria-label=\"Team Description\">\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-hapoxX\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"hapoxX\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lanre <\/strong>is a Chartered Accountant with varied and deep insights in Financial Services, Global Trade &amp; Investment, Environment, Energy Sustainability &amp; Community Development. He is a Thought &#8211; Leader in Finance &amp; Fiscal Policy.<br>He is also a Social Commentator, a Public Policy Analyst and Advocate of Good Governance, Just, Equitable &amp; Egalitarian Society. Lanre&#8217;s portfolio of passions transcend his professional practice, it encompasses Wellness, Social Safety Net, Education Access and Sports.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-zZSP6G\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"zZSP6G\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-team guten-element guten-team guten-BoMeSv animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><div class=\"profile-box\"><div class=\"profile-card card-overlay default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/osogbocitymarathon.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clement-Adebayo.jpg\" alt=\"Clement Adebayo  \"\/><div class=\"profile-body bottom\"><h3 class=\"profile-title \" aria-label=\"Profile Name\">Clement Adebayo  <\/h3><p class=\"profile-sub\" aria-label=\"Profile Job\">Director, Project Management<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-1koppI\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"1koppI\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clement <\/strong>is the Principal Consultant at Honestas Global Services.<br>The organization is into Business \/ ICT Consulting, focused on Technology Advisory Services, Business Consulting and PPP Projects. He is a Swimming instructor, Teenagers \/ Youth Career and Relationship Coach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-wrapper\" data-id=\"3pSZQs\"><section class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-section guten-element guten-section guten-3pSZQs layout-fullwidth align-stretch\"><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-no\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-cdzEoX\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"cdzEoX\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-team guten-element guten-team guten-5quGCU animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><div class=\"profile-box\"><div class=\"profile-card card-overlay default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/osogbocitymarathon.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-10-at-11.04.31_cc3c2a67.jpg\" alt=\"Mohammed Issa Baruwa\"\/><div class=\"profile-body bottom\"><h3 class=\"profile-title \" aria-label=\"Profile Name\">Mohammed Issa Baruwa<\/h3><p class=\"profile-sub\" aria-label=\"Profile Job\">Director, Government &#038; Community Relations<\/p><p class=\"profile-desc\" aria-label=\"Team Description\">\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-lkxgaD\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"lkxgaD\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Baruwa Mohammed Issa<\/strong> is a seasoned professional with a strong background in architecture and procurement. As an architect, he has accumulated extensive experience in designing and managing various projects. In addition to his architectural expertise, he is also well-versed in procurement, having worked on numerous projects that require strategic sourcing and contract management. Currently, he serves as the Director of Government and Community Relations at the Afro City Marathon Initiative, where he plays a crucial role in fostering partnerships and contributing to community development through sports.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-qGLmea\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"qGLmea\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-team guten-element guten-team guten-vYbvRw animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><div class=\"profile-box\"><div class=\"profile-card card-overlay default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/osogbocitymarathon.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG-20250415-WA0007-1.jpg\" alt=\"Saheed Adeyemo\"\/><div class=\"profile-body bottom\"><h3 class=\"profile-title \" aria-label=\"Profile Name\">Saheed Adeyemo<\/h3><p class=\"profile-sub\" aria-label=\"Profile Job\">Trustee<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-o8UhSn\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"o8UhSn\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saheed <\/strong>is a financial advisor for 10 years whose effective designed strategies and excellent money management advice have helped clients from all walks of life. His works to help people reach their financial goals with his knowledge when it comes to financial planning and other financial terms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-wrapper\" data-id=\"13uUub\"><section class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-section guten-element guten-section guten-13uUub layout-fullwidth align-stretch\"><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-no\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-sDmUaN\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"sDmUaN\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-team guten-element guten-team guten-DWh6Ba animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><div class=\"profile-box\"><div class=\"profile-card card-overlay default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/osogbocitymarathon.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ronke-Olaniyan.jpg\" alt=\"Ronke Olaniyan\"\/><div class=\"profile-body bottom\"><h3 class=\"profile-title \" aria-label=\"Profile Name\">Ronke Olaniyan<\/h3><p class=\"profile-sub\" aria-label=\"Profile Job\">Secretary<\/p><p class=\"profile-desc\" aria-label=\"Team Description\">\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-wdW8Lu\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"wdW8Lu\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ronke<\/strong> is a dedicated System Administrator, she is committed to ensuring the seamless operation of IT infrastructure. With about six (6) years of experience, she specializes in server administration. Her focus is on optimizing system performance, security, and reliability. Beyond her technical role, she is also passionate about promoting health and fitness. As the Secretary of the City Marathon Committee, she contributed to the organization and execution of this annual event. She is dedicated to fostering a vibrant Marathon community and ensuring a successful race for all participants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-nBpLNT\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"nBpLNT\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-team guten-element guten-team guten-YFhUFN animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><div class=\"profile-box\"><div class=\"profile-card card-overlay default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/osogbocitymarathon.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/David-Olapade.jpg\" alt=\"David Olapade\"\/><div class=\"profile-body bottom\"><h3 class=\"profile-title \" aria-label=\"Profile Name\">David Olapade<\/h3><p class=\"profile-sub\" aria-label=\"Profile Job\">Assistant Secretary<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-T3wouW\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"T3wouW\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>David<\/strong> is a Realtor, with a vast experience in Marketing for over 5 years with Adron Homes and Properties. He is dedicated to helping clients to get affordable housing that meets their needs and Budget.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-wrapper\" data-id=\"PEGpgi\"><section class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-section guten-element guten-section guten-PEGpgi layout-fullwidth align-stretch\"><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-no\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-aw1Oo7\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"aw1Oo7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-team guten-element guten-team guten-6hDfqL animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><div class=\"profile-box\"><div class=\"profile-card card-overlay default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/osogbocitymarathon.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tunde-Suleiman.jpg\" alt=\"Coach Tunde\"\/><div class=\"profile-body bottom\"><h3 class=\"profile-title \" aria-label=\"Profile Name\">Coach Tunde<\/h3><p class=\"profile-sub\" aria-label=\"Profile Job\">Technical Adviser<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-HZq2Rh\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"HZq2Rh\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tunde<\/strong> is a renowned athlete and coach with a strong background in track and field. Born in Kano and hailing from O\u0323ffa, Kwara State, he has achieved numerous accolades, including becoming a National Champion in Long jump from 1996 to 2008. He represented Nigeria in several international competitions, including the Long jump and 4x100m events. As a certified World Athletics Grade 1 coach, Tunde has transitioned to coaching and has played a pivotal role in organizing various marathons and road races in Nigeria, including the Okpekpe 10km, Lagos\/Access Bank Marathon, and Ilesha 10km road race.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-wrapper\" data-id=\"bDUyr4\"><section class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-section guten-element guten-section guten-bDUyr4 hide-desktop hide-tablet hide-mobile layout-fullwidth align-stretch\"><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-no\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-E87E90\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"E87E90\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-team guten-element guten-team guten-UWxOrP animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><div class=\"profile-box\"><div class=\"profile-card card-overlay default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/osogbocitymarathon.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/portrait-of-handsome-runclub.webp\" alt=\"Lanre Bakare\"\/><div class=\"profile-body bottom\"><h3 class=\"profile-title \" aria-label=\"Profile Name\">Lanre Bakare<\/h3><p class=\"profile-sub\" aria-label=\"Profile Job\">Co-Founder and Director of Strategy<\/p><p class=\"profile-desc\" aria-label=\"Team Description\">Lanre is a Chartered Accountant with varied and deep insights in Financial Services, Global Trade &#038; Investment, Environment, Energy Sustainability &#038; Community Development. He is a Thought &#8211; Leader in Finance &#038; Fiscal Policy. \nHe is also a Social Commentator, a Public Policy Analyst and Advocate of Good Governance, Just, Equitable &#038; Egalitarian Society. Lanre&#8217;s portfolio of passions transcend his professional practice, it encompasses Wellness, Social Safety Net, Education Access and Sports.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-y3yB1I\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"y3yB1I\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-team guten-element guten-team guten-8la5jA animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><div class=\"profile-box\"><div class=\"profile-card card-overlay default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/osogbocitymarathon.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/portrait-of-fit-runclub.webp\" alt=\"Erika Lim\"\/><div class=\"profile-body bottom\"><h3 class=\"profile-title \" aria-label=\"Profile Name\">Erika Lim<\/h3><p class=\"profile-sub\" aria-label=\"Profile Job\">Coaches<\/p><div class=\"socials-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-social-icons guten-GTg4eR circle horizontal fill\">\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-social-icon guten-fDmjJH facebook\"><a id=\"guten-fDmjJH\" href=\"#\"><i class=\"gtn gtn-facebook-light\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-social-icon guten-zoCjEE twitter\"><a id=\"guten-zoCjEE\" href=\"#\"><i class=\"fab fa-x-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-social-icon guten-exj30O instagram\"><a id=\"guten-exj30O\" href=\"#\"><i class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-mLtmj0\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"mLtmj0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-team guten-element guten-team guten-O5wozj animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><div class=\"profile-box\"><div class=\"profile-card card-overlay default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/osogbocitymarathon.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/portrait-of-a-mucular-runclub.webp\" alt=\"Kevin Wright\"\/><div class=\"profile-body bottom\"><h3 class=\"profile-title \" aria-label=\"Profile Name\">Kevin Wright<\/h3><p class=\"profile-sub\" aria-label=\"Profile Job\">Coaches<\/p><div class=\"socials-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-social-icons guten-d4IfQa circle horizontal fill\">\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-social-icon guten-tZueHW facebook\"><a id=\"guten-tZueHW\" href=\"#\"><i class=\"gtn gtn-facebook-light\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-social-icon guten-nDjyzu twitter\"><a id=\"guten-nDjyzu\" href=\"#\"><i class=\"fab fa-x-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-social-icon guten-4BeWDo instagram\"><a id=\"guten-4BeWDo\" href=\"#\"><i class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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guten-social-icon guten-pDKHLc twitter\"><a id=\"guten-pDKHLc\" href=\"#\"><i class=\"fab fa-x-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-social-icon guten-SS5iMa instagram\"><a id=\"guten-SS5iMa\" href=\"#\"><i class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-wrapper\" data-id=\"EcKCQr\"><section class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-section guten-element guten-section guten-EcKCQr layout-boxed align-stretch\"><div class=\"guten-background-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-no\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-dGJjku\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"dGJjku\">\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-advanced-heading guten-12WbAF animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><span class=\"heading-subtitle\"><\/span><div class=\"heading-section outside-line\"><h2 class=\"heading-title\"><span class=\"heading-title\">Advisory Board<\/span><span class=\"heading-focus\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"heading-line bottom\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-wrapper\" data-id=\"XTL98R\"><section class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-section guten-element guten-section guten-XTL98R layout-fullwidth align-stretch\"><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-7Oz6cm\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"7Oz6cm\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-team guten-element guten-team guten-91KWli animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><div class=\"profile-box\"><div class=\"profile-card card-overlay default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/osogbocitymarathon.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Projectosheku.png\" alt=\"Tony Osheku\"\/><div class=\"profile-body bottom\"><h3 class=\"profile-title \" aria-label=\"Profile Name\">Tony Osheku<\/h3><p class=\"profile-sub\" aria-label=\"Profile Job\">Chief Technical Consultant<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-LEyYp6\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"LEyYp6\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chief  Tony Osheku<\/strong> is a renowned Track &amp; Field Coach and administrator of international repute. His impressive coaching career includes stints as coach at the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022, coach\/manager to Olympic Silver medalist Chief Mrs. Falilat Ogunkoya, and Head Coach of the Libya Athletics Team. Chief Osheku has also been part of the national coaching crew to several major international competitions, including the Atlanta and Sydney Olympics, and seven World Championships. Currently, he serves as the Head Coach of Osheku Athletics Academy, where he grooms future champions to represent Nigeria.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-wrapper\" data-id=\"iy1jnM\"><section class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-section guten-element guten-section guten-iy1jnM layout-fullwidth align-stretch\"><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-no\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-c2ntQn\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"c2ntQn\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-team guten-element guten-team guten-OEFXSA animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><div class=\"profile-box\"><div class=\"profile-card card-overlay default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/osogbocitymarathon.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1000146980.jpg\" alt=\"Livinus Oluwafemi Osaze\"\/><div class=\"profile-body bottom\"><h3 class=\"profile-title \" aria-label=\"Profile Name\">Livinus Oluwafemi Osaze<\/h3><p class=\"profile-sub\" aria-label=\"Profile Job\">Consultant, Team Lead <\/p><p class=\"profile-desc\" aria-label=\"Team Description\">\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-hN3VRp\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"hN3VRp\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Livinus<\/strong> is a highly experienced World Athletics Technical Official with over three decades of experience in athletics officiating. He is a seasoned meet organizer and sports consultant, having served in various capacities, including Competition Secretary at the African Athletics Championship in Asaba 2018 and Referee at the Lagos Access Bank Marathon since 2016. Osaze has also played key roles in organizing several major road races in Nigeria, including the Coal City Kids Marathon and the Ijesa Grand Marathon. He is a member of several prestigious associations, including AIMS and NAATO.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-W4j5C3\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"W4j5C3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-team guten-element guten-team guten-E9H6m7 animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInUp\"><div class=\"profile-box\"><div class=\"profile-card card-overlay default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/osogbocitymarathon.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Projectidowu.png\" alt=\"Idowu Oketunji\"\/><div class=\"profile-body bottom\"><h3 class=\"profile-title \" aria-label=\"Profile Name\">Idowu Oketunji<\/h3><p class=\"profile-sub\" aria-label=\"Profile Job\">Financial Adviser<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-bH6zCm\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"bH6zCm\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Idowu<\/strong> was born in Osogbo in Osun State. He attended the prestigious St Charles&#8217; Grammar School, Osogbo, and Ilesa Grammar School, where he did his WASCE and HSC respectively.<br>In search of more knowledge, he proceeded to the Premier University of Ibadan, where he did his first and second degrees and graduated in 1985 and 1989, in Physical &amp; Health Education and MSc. in Archival &amp; Information Science respectively.<br>Professionally, a qualified Librarian with many years of experience in further education, but he is also a man of many parts. He has a stint in marketing, Facilities Management as well as Logistics.<br>He is happily married with children and lives in the UK. In his spare time, he plays chess, watches football, and loves reading. He also likes keeping fit as part of his hobbies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-wrapper\" data-id=\"H0lt4Q\"><section class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-section guten-element guten-section guten-H0lt4Q hide-desktop hide-tablet hide-mobile layout-boxed align-stretch\"><div class=\"guten-container guten-column-gap-no\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-2ygLn9\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"2ygLn9\">\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-advanced-heading guten-yYwXKZ animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInLeft\"><span class=\"heading-subtitle\">Testimonials<\/span><div class=\"heading-section outside-line\"><h2 class=\"heading-title\"><span class=\"heading-title\">Our Members Satisfaction<\/span><span class=\"heading-focus\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"heading-line bottom\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"guten-element gutenverse-text-editor guten-H65OEK animated guten-element-hide desktop-fadeInLeft\"><div class=\"text-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium totam rem.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenverse-column guten-element guten-column guten-3syDsd\"><div class=\"guten-column-wrapper\" data-id=\"3syDsd\">\n<div class=\"guten-element guten-testimonials guten-K9zPEr style-2 quote-override\"><div class=\"testimonials-list\"><div id=\"guten-K9zPEr\" class=\"swiper-container\" data-loop=\"true\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-timeout=\"3500\" data-nav=\"false\" data-arrow=\"false\" data-breakpoints=\"{&quot;0&quot;:{&quot;spaceBetween&quot;:10,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:1},&quot;768&quot;:{&quot;spaceBetween&quot;:10,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:1},&quot;1024&quot;:{&quot;spaceBetween&quot;:10,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:1}}\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"guten-testimonial-item\"><div class=\"testimonial-box hover-from-left\"><div class=\"testimonial-content\"><div class=\"comment-header\"><ul class=\"rating-stars\"><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"comment-content\"><p class=\"profile-comment\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. 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