Agbo Francis, Olawale Peace, Others Shine at 4th Biking Lagos 

The Nationwide Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, got here alive on Saturday as cyclists from all corners of the nation gathered in full power for the thrilling 4th version of Biking Lagos occasion.

Agbo Francis, an expert bike owner from Ogun State who positioned second in 2024, clinched the gold medal within the male skilled class. Balogun Abdulazeez from Lagos State took the silver, whereas the bronze went to the promising younger athlete Ibrahim Asiru, additionally from Lagos.

Within the feminine skilled class, Olawale Peace from Oyo State—final 12 months’s Novice Race gold medalist—gained gold once more, this time within the skilled class. Oyewole Kate, a younger bike owner from Lagos who got here third in 2024, moved as much as declare silver, whereas Azeez Medinate from Oyo State secured the bronze medal.

Younger cyclists additionally had their second within the highlight. Within the Beneath-15 male class, Akinola Desting from Oyo State gained gold, Goodluck Emmanuel from Osun State took silver, and Hamzat Keyinde, additionally from Oyo, claimed bronze.

For the Beneath-15 feminine class, Oyo State athletes dominated the rostrum: Azeez Hazanat gained gold, Aminu Olamide took silver, and Odebiyi Iqnat earned bronze.

Within the Beneath-10 male class, Amoo Malik from Ogun State got here first, successful gold. Ridiwan Fuwad from Oyo State positioned second for silver, and Bello Adams completed third with bronze.

The Beneath-10 feminine race noticed Aminu Olamikposi from Oyo State take gold, adopted by Azeez Amira with silver, and Abidoye Ayomide with bronze—each additionally from Oyo State.

Talking on the occasion, the Convener of Biking Lagos and Managing Director of BrandEscort Communications, Bamidele Adeleye, congratulated all individuals.

“Let me specifically congratulate all our winners for this 12 months’s Biking Lagos occasion. For many who didn’t win a medal, I nonetheless have a good time you. Your participation issues, and with extra effort on the pedals, you may simply be our champion in 2026,” he stated.

Adeleye additionally expressed pleasure over the seen progress of a number of athletes: “Agbo Francis, who got here second final 12 months, is now our gold medalist. Equally, Olawale Peace has moved from successful within the beginner class to turning into an expert champion. That is the sort of progress we like to see.”

He referred to as on each state and federal governments to take a position extra in sports activities improvement. “Sports activities is a worldwide enterprise that creates jobs and alternatives. Nigeria is blessed with hundreds of thousands of proficient youths. With just a bit help, they’ll shine on the world stage. However authorities should present the best surroundings and backing to make this occur.”

“At Biking Lagos, we stay dedicated to figuring out, encouraging, and showcasing younger Nigerian cyclists who’re enthusiastic about excelling in sports activities,” he added.

Biking Lagos is an annual occasion designed to advertise wholesome residing and a biking tradition amongst fans, company executives, and the broader public throughout Nigeria.

Themed “Sustainability Vitality,” the 2025 version was proudly sponsored by Samsung, with help from Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Mountains Vitality Answer, Cway, Peak Yoghurt, Leadway Assurance, DStv, and the Lagos State Biking Affiliation.