Ebira Mountaineering
Derby 2025

Featuring: Hiking, Treasure Hunt, Hunter's Expedition, and much more...
Date: 29th - 30th December, 2025
The Oyinoyi's Edition - the All Star Hike!

Hiking & Treasure Hunt

Meeting Point: Base of the Ataba Upayi, Okengwe
Date: 29th December, 2025
Take Off: 8:00AM
Concert/Awards Presentation: Ohinoyi's Palace, 3PM

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Traditional Hunting & Expedition

Height: 1500FT
Location: Ataba Upayi
Date: 30th December, 2025
Time: 8:00AM

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About Us

Our Story, Our Vision

The Ebira Mountaineering Derby (EMD) is a dynamic outdoor initiative that leverages the transformative power of nature, physical fitness, and community engagement to drive youth and community development.

By exploring the breathtaking mountains, beautiful landscapes, and rich cultural heritage of Ebiraland, Kogi State, Nigeria, EMP promotes outdoor adventure, cultural preservation, and socio-economic growth.

Our Vision

To be established as a premier outdoor adventure platform that promotes the socio-economic wellbeing of the Ebiraland and its communities, inspiring a culture of healthy living, environmental conservation and community engagement.

Featured Events

Upcoming Events

Traditional Hunting

Height

1,500FT
Date

29th Dec, 2025
Kickoff

08:00AM

Hiking/Treasure Hunt

Height

1,500FT
Date

30th Dec, 2025
Kickoff

08:00AM

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Time to event kickoff

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Registration Guidelines

Please read the guidelines carefully before submitting the registration form.

All contestants are required to complete the registration form either online or offline before the stated deadline.
Participants must appear in a smart, sporty outfit. This should include a round-neck top or jersey, and a pair of sneakers.
All participants must arrive at the competition venue by 8:00 a.m. sharp for verification and screening.

Note: Failure to comply with the above guidelines will result in disqualification.

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone

Date of Birth

Gender

Current Residential Address

State

Country

Event Choice

Local Govt of Origin

State of Origin

Name of Next-of-Kin

Next-of-Kin Phone

Address of Nex-of-Kin

Relationship With Next-of-Kin

State Allergies if Any

State Medical Conditions if Any

Handicapped?

Identification Type

Identification Number

Passport Photograph

ID Document Upload

Consent Declaration

I agree to the following terms and conditions:

DATA ACCURACY AND PRIVACY
By submitting this form, you agree and consent that you have provided accurate information about you as declared in the form. You agree that providing false information shall amount to your disqualification and forfeiture of any prize item or benefits that you win by participating in the events. EMP reserve the rights to withdraw your application based on the above grounds at any time without prior notice if it discovers any falsification of your submitted data. The information we collect is kept private and will not be shared with any third party either by way of partnering or re-marketing. We shall use your data for the purpose of the requirements of the events such as prize allocation, identification, and or communication, in accordance with the laws and directives of the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and any other regional Data Protection Laws.

DISCLAIMER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK The Ebira Mountaineering Project (EMP) and its organizers, partners, and affiliates disclaim any and all liability for injuries, damages, or losses that may occur to participants during the event. By participating in this event, participants acknowledge that they are aware of the risks involved, including but not limited to: - Physical injuries, including but not limited to sprains, strains, broken bones, and head injuries - Emotional trauma or stress - Death Participants agree to hold harmless the EMP, its organizers, partners, and affiliates, and to release them from any and all liability for any injuries, damages, or losses that may occur during the event.

What People Say

Testimonies of Past Winners and other participants.

I'm a student of Bayero University where I study Human Kinetics and Health Education at the faculty of Education. Last year, I emerged a winner of the Adavi Female Category of the EMP 2nd Edition, which was a life changing experience for me. The prize money helped me a great deal in sustaining and expanding my perfume business and I am ever grateful to the convener and the team for this wonderful initiative. I am getting ready for this year's edition already!

I'm deeply grateful to the organizers of the EMP initiative for the opportunity to showcase my athletism and also for the prize money won. I'm a graduate of Computer Science from the Kogi State Polytechnic and I had enrolled for Web Design Course. However, navigating this online course became cumbersome and almost impossible as my PC was very slow and inefficient. With my slow-growing savings, I was able to combine with the prize money and yay, I have a new laptop which has greatly enhanced my web programming skills. I was able to master the course within 5 months!

I'd like to express my sincere, heartfelt appreciation to the EMP organizers for the prize money I received. Pursuing a career in Pharmacy has always been my dream. Winning the prize was a divine intervention that geared me towards becoming a pharmacist. Before the event, I had gained admission but was struggling to pay my tuition. However, my luck changed when I won the prize, which came just in the nick of time. I'm currently studying pharmacy, and this wouldn't have been possible without the EMP's support. I'm forever grateful for this opportunity.

The prize money I won at the last edition was a game changer for me, its impact is still being felt. First, I was able to embark on my NYSC scheme because it was almost difficult getting my travel plans underway. Secondly, I could pursue my desire to acquire graphics and video editing skills with the prize money and also enrolled for an animation design class. Today, I'm proud to say that I'm a skilled video editor, graphics designer, product manager, animation designer, data analyst, and logo/flyer/brand developer. This is a remarkable transformation, achieved within a span of just 12 months. I'm grateful to the organizers of EMP for their support and dedication. May God bless you all.