By
Awajis Josiah-Chijindu
A 20 year old girl, Awaji-Igbanam Willie has appealed to the Andoni Local Government Authorities to build a track and field team in the area.
Miss Willie made the statement during an interview with our correspondent, after emerging winner in the female category of the first ever Andoni Unity Marathon Race organized by the Local Government Council in celebrating the yuletide season.
According to her, the athletic team will expose the talents in the area.
Speaking to Newsmen, the head organizer of the Andoni Unity Marathon Race, Mr. Adasi Martins stated that the Marathon Race was put together as a way to sustain the peace enjoyed by the Andoni people.
He stated that the emerged winners in the Race will be introduced to the state team for incorporation thereby creating a niche for the Local Government Area
Mr. Martins relayed that the Andoni Unity Marathon Race will not be a one-run off but will continue.
Meanwhile, Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area,Dr Eratus Awortu doubled the Cash Awards and made both male and female categories winners equal from One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira and One Hundred Thousand Naira respectively to Three Hundred Thousand Naira for the winners.
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