From Femi Mustapha, in Kaduna
Former Senator, Shehu Sani, on Sunday, mourned 21 Athletes from Kano State who died in a motor accident.
Recall that 21 athletes were contingents returning from the just-concluded National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Senator Shehu Sani wrote on his verified Facebook page; “I watched the video of the scene of the bus accident that claimed the lives of the Kano’s 21 Athletes. It’s a tragedy for Nigeria.
“They traveled hundreds of kilometers only to perish at a distance of “Mun kusa show.” They made their last calls and last messages before their exit to eternity. They died in active service for their state and country. We lost a vibrant generation who represented us and was determined to make us proud.
“Kano State and the Federal Government must do better to support their families and immortalize them. Streets should be named after them. The scene of the accident must have a memorial in their honor.
“The future generation should know about them and their sacrifices. We cannot bring them back to life but we can make their service and sacrifice immortal. With tears in my eyes, I say to the spirits of the deceased, thank you for your service to humanity.
“We appreciate your lives. May Allah forgive their shortcomings and grant them Aljanna Firdausi. “
