NGF mourns deaths of Kano athletes
By Mosunmola Ayobami, 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 occurred as the state contingent was returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Saturday in Ilorin.
“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 Allah to repose the souls of the athletes and give succour to their families at this difficult moment,” the statement read.
