Deji of Akure Graces Owa Oropo Traditional Marathon, Rewards Winners with Cash Prizes
The Deji & Paramount Ruler of Akure Land, Oba (Dr) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II yesterday graced the final of the annual Owa Oropo traditional marathon race.
The annual event which commenced on Friday is a traditional race competition among the Omode-Owa at the Deji’s palace.
Oba Aladetoyinbo presented a cash gift of One Hundred Thousand Naira while the 1st and 2nd runners up got a cash gift of Seventy Five Thousand Naira and Fifty Thousand Naira respectively.
Other participants got a consolation cash gift of Twenty Thousand Naira each.
Credit: Deji’s Media Office.