Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced a lasting tribute to the 22 athletes who tragically lost their lives in a road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival held in May 2025.
This was made known in a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, to Governor Yusuf
This was just as Yusuf said that the Kano State Sports Commission will now be known as the Kano State 22 Athletes Sports Commission.
He pledged that the children of the deceased will be provided with free education, while their wives will be enrolled in government empowerment programmes.
For those who were unmarried, Governor Yusuf directed that their parents be included in the empowerment initiatives as well.
He said, “These young athletes brought pride and glory to Kano State through their dedication and outstanding performance at the National Sports Festival. Their memories must be preserved and honoured forever.”
Governor Yusuf made the announcement during a courtesy visit by representatives of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who donated ₦110 million to the families of the deceased athletes.
It will be recalled that the tragic accident occurred just five kilometres from Kano.
Describing the athletes as heroes, the governor assured that the state government will support their families.
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