The African Action Congress (AAC) Gubernatorial Candidate for the Sept 21, Governorship Election, Dr. Udoh Oberaifo has promised to revamp 10 kilometers Okpekpe road race and develop the 11communities into a world tourism destination If elected. Dr.
Oberaifo made this know shortly after running the 2024 10 kilometers Okpekpe road race which took place on May 25 in Okpekpe, Etsako west local government area of Edo. Speaking after the race, Oberaifo said, his administration if elected would invest in infrastructure that would support his vision of ensuring that the beautiful green landscape and hilly crests of Okpekpe were developed into a major tourist attraction area. He promised to elevate the Okpekpe Marathon to a world-class event that would reflect his innovative vision and commitment to making Edo a tourism and sports hub which will undoubtedly contribute to the state’s economic and social growth.
He explained that the initiative aligned with his broader goal of making Edo a tourism destination state in Nigeria. “We will work towards making the Okpekpe Marathon an internationally recognized event. ” We intend to revamp the Okpekpe road race and integrate additional events to create a comprehensive sports tourism package.
“These efforts would not only boost local tourism but also stimulate economic growth by attracting visitors and investment to the state, ” he said He explained that his participation in the race from start to finish was a testament to his dedic.
