
NGF grieves over deaths of Kano athletes
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of several Kano athletes in an auto crash on Saturday.
The accident was said to have occurred as the state contingents were returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the athletes, the state government, and the sports community in Kano State and Nigeria.
“We ask Allaah to repose the souls of the athletes and give succour to their families at this difficult moment,” the statement by
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor/NGF Chairman stated.