The National President of Southern Youth Association of Nigeria, Past Okikiola Fayemi on Monday commiserated with the Kano State government over the autocrash which claimed 22 of its athletes who were returning from the just concluded 22nd National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.
Past Okikiola in a statement on Monday has equally lauded Gov Dapo Abiodun for his prompt response to the disaster by sending a high-powered delegation led by the Deputy Governor, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele to commiserate with the Kano State government as well as the donation of N1m to each of the 31 athletes who were involved in the crash.
A total of 21 athletes from the state contingent who took off from Babcock University, Ilisan Remo on Friday after participating in the 22nd NSF reportedly died after their Toyota coastal bus was involved in fatal crash at Gadar Yankifi (Yankifi bridge) in GarunMallam Local Government Area on Saturday.
The youth group has however described this incident as quite unfortunate praying the Almighty Allah to comfort all the bereaved
Fayomi said that "We, at the Southern Youth Association of Nigeria (SYAN), are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives of the Kano State athletes who were returning from the 22nd National Sports Festival.
"Our hearts go out to the families, friends, and loved ones of the deceased. May their legacy live on through the impact they had on their community and the sports world.
"May Allah grant the departed athletes eternal rest and comfort those who are grieving. We stand in solidarity with the people of Kano State during this difficult time".
The President said that"we also want to thank Gov Dapo Abiodun for his prompt response and the monetary support given to the victims of this accident and we pray that the Almighty God will grant the survivors quick recovery and comfort the bereaved".
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