Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has flagged off actions for the sixth version of the SDD Marathon, urging residents of the state to actively participate within the race to advertise health and wholesome residing.
The 10km (elite runners) and 5km (leisure runners) race will maintain on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Yenagoa, the state capital.
This was disclosed by Daniel Alabrah, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.
Governor Diri made the decision on Thursday through the weekly Prosperity Stroll on the Samson Siasia Sports Advanced after he was offered the official marathon jersey by one of many organisers, Odonkumo Igbeita, on behalf of the organising committee.
He expressed delight that the weekly health train had resumed after a quick break because of the Yuletide and the demise of his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
He mentioned: “At present, we resume from our weekly Prosperity Stroll break. The gang won’t be as we anticipated, however I imagine that as we proceed, extra folks will be a part of from subsequent week.”
The governor, who distributed baggage of rice to the members, recommended them for participating within the particular stroll in honour of the late deputy governor, noting that their presence made the occasion “very vibrant.”
He restated his directive to council chairmen to watch the stroll of their native authorities areas.
“This can be monitored by the Commissioner for Native Authorities and Chieftaincy Affairs and the Workplace of the Secretary to the State Authorities to make sure compliance,” he mentioned.
Whereas presenting the marathon race jersey, Igbeita recommended the governor for his dedication to sports growth and his private involvement in health initiatives.
He mentioned registered members would endure necessary health take a look at and accreditation on the medical division of the sports advanced on February 5 and 6 between 9am and 4pm day by day.