Charity Marathon: RCA Raises ₦10m For Digital Library at JSS Gwagwa

Charity Marathon: RCA Raises ₦10m For Digital Library at JSS Gwagwa 

A sum of ten million naira (₦10,000,000) has been raised for the equipping and installation of a computer laboratory and digital library at Junior Secondary School (JSS) Gwagwa, Abuja, in a bid to enhance education for underserved students.

The funds were generated through a Charity Half Marathon organised by Run Club Abuja (RCA). 

Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Peju Lawanson explained that JSS Gwagwa was chosen as the beneficiary due to its lack of accessible computers for students, despite the critical role of technology in modern education.  

"We support both fitness and charity. While helping people achieve their fitness goals, we’re also enabling the children of JSS Gwagwa to benefit from a digital library”, said Lawanson.  

The funds were raised through participant registrations and sponsor support, which will go towards purchasing computers and other equipment for the library.  

Founder of the club, Henry Okelue noted that the event has grown significantly since its inception five years ago; from 150 participants to 700 in the 2025 edition. He expressed hopes of exceeding 10,000 participants in future editions.  

RCA President Buchi Onyebule expressed satisfaction with the club’s achievement, stating that the target of ₦10 million had been met, with an additional ₦3-5 million in safety apparels and care packages including food items, for 100 Abuja Street Cleaners.

He highlighted the event’s growing appeal, with participants travelling from Lagos and even China to join the cause.  

Managing Director of the headline sponsor, Norenberger Asset Management, Pabina Yenkere, said the company partnered with RCA as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to giving back to society.  

The event concluded with Run Club Abuja presenting a dummy cheque to the delighted students and teachers of GSS Gwagwa.