The Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA), under the leadership of its Managing Director, Arc. Hauwa Hassan T/Wada, deeply mourns the tragic demise of twenty-two members of the Kano State contingent who lost their lives in a fatal accident at Dakatsalle town while returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State.
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This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations officer KNUPDA Sayyada Bahijja Malam Kabara made available to newsmen in Kano.
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She described the tragic incident as a monumental loss—not only to the bereaved families and the sporting community, but to Kano State and the entire nation.
“In this time of immense sorrow, KNUPDA stands in solidarity with the Government of Kano State, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), and the National Sports Association”
On behalf of Arc. Hauwa Hassan T/Wada and the entire management and staff of KNUPDA, we extend our heartfelt condolences to:
• His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State,
• The Emirs and traditional institutions,
• The bereaved families,
• And the general public of Kano State.
We pray to Almighty Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest, forgive their shortcomings, and provide strength and comfort to their families and loved ones.