MTN boosts Okpekpe International 10km Road Race

Telecommunications outfit, MTN Nigeria, has swelled the growing list of bluechip companies, that have identified with the World Athletics Elite Label Okpekpe International 10km Road Race.

Race director, Zack Amodu, yesterday, said MTN has affirmed its support for the eighth edition of the race, which holds on May 28, 2022, in Okpekpe near Auchi in Edo State.

“We are delighted to have MTN identify with the first World Athletics label road race in West Africa and I think it is only fitting that we have the largest mobile telecommunications operator in Nigeria supporting an event that has been designated through its label status as one of the leading road races in the world,” said Amodu.

“MTN Nigeria will be offering us monetary and data (hynet flex boxes with active data) support for the race, as well as optimising their network in and around Okpekpe town.

“The Okpekpe Network optimisation involves the deployment of network infrastructure to event areas covering Apama road, where the race start and Okpekpe, the finish point.”

The race director added that MTN Nigeria’s support also extends to the athletes, officials, spectators and indigenes of Okpekpe, who will benefit from the special 30 per cent discount on data bundles for Nigerians on their network at the event.