House Speaker, deputy: it's tragic
House Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and his deputy, Benjamin Kalu yesterday described as tragic, the accident claiming the lives of the athletes returning from National Sports Festival.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Spealer Abbas expressed sorrow over the deaths of the athletes.
Abbas prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives, and quick recovery for the injured.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased athletes and the Kano State Government at this moment of grief.
“This is one unfortunate incident too many. May Allah give their families the fortitude to bear these irreparable losses,” the Speaker said, urging the relevant authorities and the Kano State Government to take measures to prevent reoccurrence.
Speaker Abbas also called for the immortalization of the deceased athletes, saying they paid the supreme price in the line of duty.
The Speaker equally extended his condolences to all sport loving Nigerians, the National Sports Commission, among others.
In his own statement signed by his Special Assistant, Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, Deputy Speaker Kalu expressed sadness over the death of members of the Kano State contingent .
The Deputy, in a condolence message described the death of the young athletes as painful, heartbreaking and a devastating blow to the nation.
He noted that the late athletes through their passion, dedicated themselves to excellence in sports, for a brighter future for the nation, saying that their good deeds will never be forgotten.
Kalu extended his condolences to the deceased families, Kano State Government, National Sports Commission and all sport enthusiasts, praying to God to give them the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
