The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed grief over the tragic death of 22 athletes and officials from Kano State in a fatal road accident on their way back from the 22nd National Sports Festival held in Ogun State.
The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, described the incident as a heartbreaking loss not just to Kano State, but to the entire Nigerian sports community.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the athletes, the government of Kano State, and indeed the wider Nigerian sports community.
“This is a deeply sorrowful moment,” he stated in a message released on Saturday.
The NGF chairman called for prayers and support for the grieving families, urging Nigerians to join in seeking divine comfort for them.
“We ask Allaah to repose the souls of the athletes and give succour to their families at this difficult moment,” he added.
The athletes were said to be among the state’s contingent who had participated in the National Sports Festival, an event that brings together talents from across Nigeria to celebrate unity through sports.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
