Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared Monday as public holiday to sympathize with families of the 22 Kano athletes who died in a tragic accident while on their way from Ogun State.
The governor gave the directive while still away on a pilgrimage for the 2025 Hajj.
“He directed that Monday, 2nd June 2025, be declared as a public holiday for the good people of Kano to pray and sympathize with the families of the victims.”
In a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor expressed his profound sadness over the loss and assured that all necessary support will be provided to the grieving families.
“It is with a deeply saddened heart that I received the tragic news of the unfortunate incident which claimed the lives of 22 innocent citizens and left several others injured.
“On behalf of the government and the good people of Kano State, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. We mourn with you and share in your grief,” the Governor said.
The state also called on Imams and all Muslims within and outside Kano to pray for the departed souls and for their respective families to bear the loss.
