Ahead  of the second edition of the  Okpekpe international 10km road race slated for May 3rd, 2014,  comrade Adams Oshiomhole has resumed training .

The governor who resumed training around the hilly Iyamoh/ Ayua community is  been  grilled  by  an ex international athlete, Yusuf Ali who doubles as the technical  director of the Okpekpe road race.

Oshiomhole  was put  through a 3km  road walk before he traveled few  days  ago  and he had since resumed training three  days ago.

PIC. 5. GOV. ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE (3RD R) OF EDO AND OTHERS TAKING OFF DURING THE VIP RACE AT THE OKPEKPE INTERNATIONAL 10KM ROAD RACE IN AUCHI, EDO, ON SATURDAY (4/5/13).

A close source to  the governor, said , the governor  he has resumed  full 10 kilometres training and he is ready to pick one of the star prizes this year .

“Last year , which was the first edition , the governor took 131 position. This year, he  is well prepared and ready to  be among the first ten positions.”

Similarly, over six communities including Auchi are eagerly waiting for the second edition of the 10km road race which they said has brought life and economic activities to their communities.

Mr usman lawal a food vendor at the area said  last year’s edition of the Okpekpe race turned his life around thus he can not wwait for the d day.

“Oga, last year, I made a lot of money . Now,I am able to expand my business . May God bless the initiators of the programm.”