Nigeria, Feb. 15 -- Lagos is set to witness another historic sporting event as the 10th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon takes place this Saturday.

The organisers have declared the key goal this year is to achieve the prestigious Platinum Label status, a feat that would cement the marathon's place among the world's elite races.

Speaking at a World Press Conference in Lagos on Friday, Managing Director/CEO of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Yetunde Olopade, expressed confidence in achieving this milestone.

"Our eyes are set on achieving this, which I believe will be a strong position for Lagos State and Nigeria as a country," she stated. "We have done everything we can, and I am optimistic we will get it."

Ms Olopade ex...