Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has immortalized 22 Kano athletes who lost their lives in a road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival in May 2025.
Yusuf made the announcement during a ceremony held at the Government House in Kano.
He said the Kano State Sports Institute will now be known as the ‘Kano State 22 Athletes Sports Institute’.
In addition, the governor said that the Kano State Sports Commission will bear the name, ‘Kano State 22 Athletes Sports Commission’, in honour of the late sportsmen and women.
“These young heroes made Kano proud. They should be remembered forever. Their commitment and sacrifice to the state will not be forgotten,” the governor said.
The governor made the announcement during a courtesy visit by representatives of the First Lady, Mrs Remi Tinubu, who donated N110 million to the bereaved families.
He appreciated the First Lady for the donation to the families, whom he said were going through unimaginable grief.
“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,” the governor added.
Yusuf pledged the Kano government’s continued support for the families of the deceased.
