South West chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on Sunday described the death of 20 Kano state’s athletes as a very sad one.
Ajadi in a message to condole with the Kano state people and government and people of Kano, said the death of the vibrant and young athletes was shocking.
He lamented that it was unfortunate that the young athletes met their untimely death while looking forward to a warm reception from their fans and families after proudly donning the colours of Kano state at the just-concluded Gateway Games 2024, and who had a bright future ahead of them.
“It is indeed saddening and distressing that 20 athletes who had represented Kano state at the just concluded Gateway 2024 Games have lost their lives in the most traumatizing and painful circumstances”, he said.
Ambassador Ajadi added, “This is a painful incident coming few days to the Eid-el- Kabir. These young people were budding stars who had a lot to give their State and country with their talents skills, and creativity. In particular,
“it is tragic that their beloved family members who were looking forward to receiving them after a memorable outing at the National Sports Festival will never get to see their beautiful faces again. My prayer and thought are with their families and friends at this terrible period”.
He emphasised that there was the need for governments at both the states and federal level to improve road facilities to avoid such incidents in the future.
“l also call on the various state and federal governments to improve road facilities to avoid such avoidable deaths on our roads.”
He noted, “I, like all other parents is deeply saddened by this incident. I Pray that Almighty God will grants them eternal rest”.
“I commiserate with His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the people of Kano state over this unfortunate incident. I pray that we will May never witness this kind of . tragic incident again”.