Port Harcourt, the capital of Nigeria's Rivers State, is set to host approximately 10,000 athletes from across West and East Africa for an international half-marathon.
The event underscores the city's increasing prominence as a logistical and cultural center in the region.
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has forecast double-digit growth in cargo throughput and revenue, driven largely by an $85 million investment from BUA Group at the Port Harcourt terminal.
The gathering coincides with significant developments in the local port infrastructure.
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has forecast double-digit growth in cargo throughput and revenue, driven largely by an $85 million investment from BUA Group at the Port Harcourt terminal.
This capital injection aims to modernize facilities and boost capacity, aligning with broader efforts to enhance trade efficiency in the Niger Delta region.
While the marathon itself is a sporting event, its scale reflects the city's capacity to manage large-scale international gatherings, a soft-power asset that complements its hard-infrastructure upgrades.