By DailySports Nigeria on June 1, 2025
The Executive Committee of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter has expressed its condolences to the Kano State chapter of the association, the Kano State Government and the good people of Kano State on the sudden death of some members of Kano State's contingent to the just concluded 22nd National Sports Festival which was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The Nigerian sporting family on Saturday received the shocking autocrash that involved some members of Kano State Delegation going home after the festival. It was reported that no fewer than 21 people lost their lives on an official duty for the state during the accident.
Sadly, some members of our prestigious association were involved in the accident.
"This is shocking news for us in Lagos and we are deeply sorry for the loss of these dear lives of our members and some people in the contingent," said Ambassador Olatutu Oladunni, the Chairman of Lagos SWAN in a statement signed by the secretary of the chapter, Omotunde Bello on Saturday.
"Lagos SWAN is condoling with our people in Kano SWAN, the families of the deceased sports journalists and the entire people of Kano State.
"We also want to express our condolences to the National Leadership of SWAN led by Mr. Isaiah Benjamin on this tragic loss. It is our prayers that the Good Lord will give the families, Kano SWAN and the Kano State Government the fortitude to hear these great loses, amen," Olatutu said.
Signed
Omotunde Bello
Secretary, Lagos SWAN
Source DailySports Nigeria
Posted June 1, 2025
You may also like...
Conte Apologises For Reacting To Juventus ‘Provocaton’
Liverpool go top of Premier League, Watford and...
Super Eagles Gun For100 Per Cent Record In...
Ex-UFC champion Ngannou signs PFL contract
‘I’d Rather Die In Battle’ — Anthony Joshua...
Premier League Approves Concussion Subs

UCL: Gala president promises Osimhen, others €5m bonus
Iran war: ICC completes departures after men’s T20 W’Cup
NSC rewards youth athletes in Abuja
Relief for Moses as FG begins Middle East evacuations
President’s death forces aquatic federation calendar shake-up
Diamond League announces Amusan for Prefontaine Classic
Chelle receives Agu, Nwaiwu injury boost
Lagos schools gear up for TASG athletics showcase
D’Tigress open W’Cup qualifying campaign with Colombia clash
Onigbide's contributions helped shape Nigeria’s football, NSC mourns ex-Super Eagles coach
Joshua career-earnings per punch recorded at £172k
Onuachu breaks 14-year Trabzonspor goal record
Rangers International going, going . . . (63,608 views)
Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (54,938 views)
Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (52,842 views)
Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (52,464 views)
Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (52,384 views)
Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (52,291 views)
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (52,166 views)
NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (51,710 views)
Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (50,889 views)
Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (49,403 views)
Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (47,795 views)
John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (47,272 views)