Gotwen, Agbofure Win 2025 Ibadan City Marathon

Mathias Gotwen and Charity Agbofure emerged champions of the 42.19km men’s and women’s categories, respectively in the 12th edition of the Ibadan City Marathon.

Gofwen clinched victory in the men’s 42.19km race with a finishing time of 2:35:24, edging out Friday Yohanna, who finished closely behind with 2:35:31 in the men’s category.

The women’s 42.19km category saw Charity Agbofure dominate with an impressive time of 3:00:02, securing first place, followed by Elizabeth Nuhu Power, who crossed the finish line at 3:08:43.

Gofwen went home with a price of N1.2million, Agbofure N800,000, while Yohanna and Power got N500,000 and N400,000 respectively.

In their separate remarks, Gotwen and Agbofure, from Plateau and Delta states respectively, expressed joy for their victories.

Gotwen thanked his friends, Banky and Agbofure, who encouraged and supported him to participate in the race.

Agbofure expressed joy for emerging as the winner in the women’s category, adding that she had prepared hard for two months to get the results.

The state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mrs Wasilat Adegoke, appreciated the organisers, participants and volunteers who made the event a reality.

She thanked Governor Seyi Makinde for his support and for creating an enabling environment for the event, commending his commitment as the number one sponsor.

The event featured a 5km race, which saw Adebiyi Fathia, Ojo Anuoluwa and Afigbo Esther emerge first, second and third respectively in the women’s category.

The men’s 5km category produced another remarkable contest as Abubakar Ayomide, Alabi Olusegun and popular rights activist Omoyele Sowore came first, second and third respectively.

The marathon race is organised by West Midlands Communications, owners of twin radio stations, Splash FM and Lagelu FM.

Gotwen, Agbofure Win 2025 Ibadan City Marathon is first published on The Whistler Newspaper