Okpebholo/Marwa marathon winners receive scholarships

Winners of the maiden edition of the Governor Monday Okpebholo and Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd.) Mini-Marathon Against Drug Abuse have been awarded one-year full academic scholarships by the Edo State Government. The race, tagged "Running Against Drug Abuse," was organised by the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in collaboration with the Edo State Drug Control Committee (ESDCC) and involved over 100 students from four secondary schools. Students of Edokpolo Grammar School dominated the competition, with Ojie Victor, Osamende Bright and Chambaivi Miracle finishing first, second and third respectively. The Deputy Governor, Denis Idahosa, represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Pius Alile, declared the marathon open and said Governor Okpebholo had approved the scholarships.

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