The member representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency in the house of representatives Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa says he is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 22 talented Athletes from Kano state who recently lost their lives in auto crash at Chiromawa of Garun-Malam local government area of the state.
Kofa disclosed this in a statement he personally signed and sent to GLOBAL TRACKER.
According to him, their dedication and passion for sports were a source of pride to the state.
The law maker condole with the Kano state government, families and relatives of the deceased describing it as “Heavy devastating tragedy.”
The statement reads “I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 22 talented athletes from Kano State who recently lost their lives in auto crash after making our state pride at the just concluded National Sports Festival held in Ogun state. Their dedication and passion for sports were a source of pride for our dear state, and their untimely passing is an immense loss to Kano and Nigeria as a whole.”
“During this difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with them, their families, government and people of Kano state and all those mourning this devastating tragedy. May their souls rest in peace, and may we find strength in unity to honour their legacy.”