Lagos — The efforts of the Dan Ngerem-led Athletics Federation of Nigeria
(AFN) to develop athletics from the grassroots received a boost
yesterday when the Nigerian Breweries Plc, under its Maltina brand
agreed to sponsor national under-18 relay race across the country.
Larry Agose, NB Plc Public Relations Adviser, disclosed this
yesterday at a briefing held to herald the event. The NB Plc image
maker said his organisation, worried about Nigeria's declining
performance in athletics, is desirous of contributing to the
discovery and development of young talents who will grow into stars
of international repute.
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