The Nigeria Olympic Committee Athletes Commission (NOAC) has expressed sorrow and solidarity with the people of Kano State following the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of 19 members of the state’s contingent returning from the 22nd National Sports Festival held in Ogun State.
Chairman of the Nigeria Olympic Committee Athletes Commission and 3rd Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Olumide Oyedeji, described the incident as a devastating loss to the Nigerian sports community.
Oyedeji emphasized that the tragedy should serve as a wake-up call to prioritize athlete safety and improve travel logistics for national sporting events.