By Jennifer Y Omiloli
The Peace Corps of Nigeria has Commemorated the United Nations International Day of Peace with a Marathon race composed by the FCT order of the corp.
The Marathon held in Abuja, highlighted 193 Sports people who took an interest in a six kilometer open long distance race.
The race commenced at 7a.m. from Banex Plaza zone of Abuja and ended at the peace corp office in Gwarinpa Abuja.
There were prizes for members who have risen triumphant with Mr Fenu Ismaila, 23 years of age developing first position, securing a money prize of N100,000.
The second in line, Mr Utsafa Friday got N50,000 while the third in line Jacob Jere got N25,000.
Talking after the occasion, the champ Mr Ismaila praised the peace corp for arranging the long distance race and said thanks to God for overseeing him to the First position.
For the coordinators of the vent who were exceptionally intrigued with the investment of five youthful Nigerians, including an 8 year old Miss Chioma Onuoha, the pledged a one term school expenses to help the children.
National commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria Ambassador Dickson Akoh swore to pay or discount an entire term school expenses of the five high school members to their parent.
Akoh said that the corp has been Commemorating the UN peace day since 2012 however chose to zest up the 2019 occasion with the long distance race.
Dr Edet Ekpenyong FCT Commandant of the corp and furthermore the Chairman of the Marathon race arranging Committee unveiled that their was a cost for the initial 30 people to finish the race.
