Lagos Women Run: NBA’s first female president confirms attendance
by Moronfolu Adeyemi · The Eagle OnlineOrganisers of the annual Lagos Women Run have intensified preparations for the 2026 edition of the event scheduled to hold on November 14, with prominent personalities confirming their attendance.
The event, which promotes women’s empowerment, livelihood development and enterprise in sustainable communities, will feature a 10km race alongside various training programmes, lectures and other activities.
The Coordinator of the event, Tayo Popoola, said the Lagos Women Run was designed to go beyond the annual road race by providing opportunities for participants to acquire knowledge and develop their capacities.
Speaking to our correspondent, Popoola said: “The Lagos Women Run cuts across various aspects of life and so it is not just about the Run on the D-Day.
“There are various training programmes, lectures and all the activities are rich enough change the narrative for participants.
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“So far, we have been receiving entries from various parts and we are optimistic this edition will be an upgrade to the last one.”
Already, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), the first female President of the Nigerian Bar Association, has confirmed that she will attend as Special Guest of Honour.
The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Council, Lekan Fatodu, is also expected to attend alongside other prominent personalities from different sectors.
The 10km race will begin at the Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Onikan, Lagos, on November 14.
The organisers said the event remains the biggest women’s run in sub-Saharan Africa, with a continued focus on empowering women and building stronger, sustainable communities.
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