Kano Government Renames Institute, Commission After Athletes Killed in Road Accident
By: Olufemi Orunsola
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has renamed the Kano State Sports Institute in honor of the 22 athletes who tragically lost their lives in a road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival hosted by Ogun state in May 2025.
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports as gathered that Governor Yusuf made the announcement while speaking at the Government House in Kano, during a courtesy visit by representatives of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs. Remi Tinubu, who donated ₦110 million to the bereaved families.
The governor announced that the institute would henceforth be called the Kano State 22 Athletes Sports Institute.
The governor also changed the name of Kano State Sports Commission to Kano State 22 Athletes Commission, as a way of honouring the memories of late sportsmen and women for their contributions to the state.
According to the Governor, "These young heroes made Kano proud. They should be remembered forever. Their commitment and sacrifice to the state will not be forgotten."
Governor Yusuf thanked Mrs. Tinubu for the donation to the families, whom he noted were going through unimaginable grief.
Pledging continued support for the bereaved families, Yusuf said, "We are grateful to Her Excellency, the First Lady, for this generous support. These families are going through unimaginable grief, and this act of kindness provides not only relief but also recognition.
He emphasized that "The education of their children will be fully sponsored by the state, and their wives will be included in our government’s empowerment programmes. For those without wives, we will ensure their parents are not left out of this support drive".
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