Monrovia – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Liberia Marathon Belief (LMT), formalizing its continued sponsorship of the annual Liberia Marathon. The settlement solidifies AML’s place because the marathon’s platinum sponsor by way of 2028.
By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway
This 12 months’s marathon is scheduled for October 12 and will likely be held below the theme “Wholesome cities, wholesome lives.” The partnership marks a continuation of AML’s assist over the previous three years and displays the corporate’s broader dedication to youth improvement and group well being.
The signing ceremony befell in Monrovia on Tuesday, September 9. Talking on the occasion, AML’s Head of Sustainability and Exterior Relations, Marcus Wleh, stated the sponsorship aligns with one of many firm’s core pillars—youth and sports activities improvement.
He emphasised that AML’s involvement goes past monetary assist, extending to logistical help and worker participation.
Wleh introduced that roughly 100 AML staff are anticipated to take part on this 12 months’s race throughout varied classes. He additionally reaffirmed the corporate’s dedication to assist LMT’s outreach and consciousness actions in counties outdoors Montserrado.
“Right now, we’re committing ourselves to the following three years because the platinum sponsor,” Wleh stated. “We’re happy that collectively we’re selling wholesome life. This MOU displays our method of working with companions to advance sustainable improvement in Liberia.”
Eric Swen, AML’s Neighborhood Growth Supervisor, highlighted the long-standing relationship between AML and the Liberia Marathon Belief. He recalled that the partnership dates again to 2011, when AML first sponsored the marathon, and famous that the brand new MOU goals to strengthen that collaboration.
Talking on behalf of the Liberia Marathon Belief, Board Chair Charles Dome Cooper expressed appreciation to AML for its continued assist. He stated the multi-year sponsorship will permit LMT to start early preparations for future races and increase its organizational capability.
“ArcelorMittal Liberia has been a dependable accomplice for over a decade,” Cooper stated. “This settlement is a big dedication that can assist us develop and enhance the Liberia Marathon expertise for all individuals.”
The Liberia Marathon consists of three occasions: a full marathon, a 10K foot race, and a 10K race for people utilizing wheelchairs or crutches. The Liberia Marathon Belief, a non-profit group established in 2011, is liable for organizing and internet hosting the annual race.
The renewed partnership is anticipated to reinforce the visibility, attain, and influence of the Liberia Marathon, reinforcing its function as one of many nation’s premier sporting occasions selling well being, inclusion, and group engagement.
