Kano Governor Donates N5m, Land to Families of 22 Deceased Athletes
- Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has rewarded the family of the 22 athletes who died in a tragic accident
- Governor Yusuf donated N5 million and a plot of land to each of the families of the athletes who lost their lives while returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State
- Nigerians reacted to the kind gesture of the Kano state government to the families of the deceased athletes
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Kano state - Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf-led Kano state government has announced the donation of N5 million and a plot of land to each of the families of the 22 athletes who died in a tragic auto crash.
Legit.ng recalls that the 22 athletes died in a fatal accident while returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State.
Source: Facebook
The Kano athletes won six gold, 13 silver, and 10 bronze medals before their demise in Dakatsalle town, Bebeji Local Government Area, about 50km from Kano.
As reported by Daily Trust, the deceased included athletes, coaches, a journalist, medical staff, drivers, and mechanics.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Special Adviser on Information Strategy, Ibrahim Adam, announced the donation via his Facebook page on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
“The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has donated a plot of land and N5 million to each of the 22 families of the deceased Kano athletes.”
Reactions as Kano donates land, N5m to late athletes
Madugu Ibrahim Madugu
As you make them happy, may God make you happy, Your Excellency, Governor Abba K Yusuf
Mubarak Ishaq Mukhtar Kura
If it is a good job, leave it to his excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf
Khalifa Muhammad
This is really commendable, wallahi!
May Allah reward you with blessings and have mercy on them.
Abdullahi A A Tsakuwa
May God reward him with good, but with the money he gave them, I swear I am afraid of the land prize in Kano because someone is coming to collect it, but if they are given 10 million, that is him, but surely the governor is free.
Nura Musa Mai Kifi
Praise be to God.
May Allah make their grave a good place
May God continue to cover the hands of his excellency, the Governor.
Ismail Ibrahim
"I swear, all forms of kindness and respect have been embodied by His Excellency the Governor, Abba K Yusuf, especially this money given to the families of those who lost their lives. God willing, you will serve 8 terms, Your Excellency."
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Kano govt pledges money for families of late athletes
Kano state government pledged NGN1 million to each family of the 22 athletes killed in a tragic motor accident.
Deputy Governor Gwarzo described the loss as heartbreaking and vowed support for bereaved families and injured survivors.
The government will provide food, relief materials, and ensure top medical care for survivors of the tragedy.
Ogun athletes protest unpaid allowances
Legit.ng earlier reported that athletes who represented Ogun State at the National Sports Festival staged a peaceful protest at Babcock University over the non-payment of their allowances.
The host athletes blocked access, preventing other state contingents from reaching their designated sports venues.
They lamented poor treatment by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Source: Legit.ng
