Background

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The 7km Ukhua Road Race concept was birthed to add colour, glamour, fanfare and funfair to the now Internationally recognized yearly Au Ukhua Carnival that draws both local and international tourists. This is in addition to inculcating the spirit of competition, resilience and excellence in the youths in neighbouring communities of Afenmai and entire Edo State.

The inaugural edition which was flagged off by the Honourable Minister of State for Budget and National Planning,  Prince Clem Agba took place 26th December, 2021 as one of the key peak activities of the Au Ukhua Carnival.

The immediate and medium term objective of the organizer is to ensure that it receives approval of both the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) as well as get the endorsement and certification of the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF). This no doubt will lay a solid foundation for its global visibility and acceptance. 

SYMBOLIC/PROMOTIONAL PRIZE MONEY

1. First prize (Male).... N100,000

2. Second prize (Male)... N50,000

3. Third prize (Male)... N30,000

4. Ten consolation prizes.

5. First prize (Female)... N100,000

6. Second prize (Female)... N50,000

7. Third prize (Female)... N30,000

8. Ten consolation prizes.

These Prizes shall be reviewed upwards to reflect COMMERCIAL status category effective 2023.

Iviukhua Community is one of the Egori communities in Weppa Wanno land in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. It is bordered in the North, South, East and West by Ivianokpodi, Iviegbepui, Iviebua and Okpekpe/Ibie communities respectively. 

Iviukhua Community has very rich cultural and social heritage peopled by very hospitable and gregarious indigenes. These attributes account for why it is the social cultural headquarters of Afenmai land having successfully hosted the globally acknowledged and award-winning Au-Ukhua Carnival for about 20 years. The 7km Ukhua Road Race is one of the many activities featured during the yearly Carnival.

Iviukhua Community has very rich cultural and social heritage peopled by very hospitable and gregarious indigenes. These attributes account for why it is the social cultural headquarters of Afenmai land having successfully hosted the globally acknowledged and award-winning Au-Ukhua Carnival for about 20 years. The 7km Ukhua Road Race is one of the many activities featured during the yearly Carnival.

The Au-Ukhua Carnival has become a massive attraction for both local and International tourists. The addition of the 7km Ukhua Road Race to the yearly Carnival has become the icing on the cake.