“World Wrapper Man” runs for tourism, humanity
Adventurer Adjarho Obaro, also known as “World Wrapper Man,” explains that his motivation for running across the nation and other countries is to advocate for tourism and humanity.
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Obaro is a multiple marathoner and he is known as the “World Wrapper Man” because he has participated in several runs – not in tracksuits or conventional athletic gear – but in his native Uhrobo attire, which comes with a 37-yard wrapper.
In 2015, he spent 22 days running from Lagos to Abuja.
Others are Lagos to Makurdi, 900km, 40 days; Lagos to Onitsha, 650km, 17 days; Lagos to Ughelli, 506km, 12 days, and Abeokuta to Lagos 102km, three days.
Also, he has participated in the Bucharest City Marathon (2010), Bucharest International Marathon (2011), Club Marathon (2011), Bucharest International Marathon (2012), Bucharest Half-Marathon (2012), Triathlon Challenge, and the Lagos Half-Marathon (2015).
During an interview with the press in Lagos on Tuesday, 55-year-old Obaro expressed that each of his marathon endeavors is intentionally aimed at highlighting societal issues that require attention.
He also mentioned that it was aimed at fostering domestic tourism, as many Nigerians tend to seek leisure opportunities abroad rather than exploring local destinations.
He pointed out that beyond his passion for running, he had also recognized it as the simplest form of exercise for anyone to adopt in order to maintain fitness, enhance health, and uplift mood.
“I started running to showcase Nigerian culture, promoting tourism and humanity in 2015.”
“In Nigeria, I have been to 32 states including the Federal Capital Territory. I have not been to Jigawa, Borno, Taraba and Katsina states.”
“Lagos to Abuja took me 22 days and that was when I created awareness on the essence of education;
The journey from Lagos to Onitsha took 19 days when I campaigned against piracy.”
“Lagos to Makurdi was to draw attention to the flood victims then in Benue state; Lagos to Ughelli in Delta state was done in 12 days, to create awareness on the essence of education, and Abeokuta to Lagos was done in three days to raise funds for the blind in the society,” he said.
Obaro appealed to the Federal Government and compassionate Nigerians to endorse and fund his initiative.
He stated that his upcoming project involves running across the ECOWAS countries to highlight issues related to visa procurement.
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