{"id":234022,"date":"2025-08-09T04:21:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T04:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/remi-tinubu-donates-%e2%82%a6110m-to-families-of-kano-athletes-killed-in-accident-channels-television\/"},"modified":"2025-08-09T04:21:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T04:21:28","slug":"remi-tinubu-donates-%e2%82%a6110m-to-families-of-kano-athletes-killed-in-accident-channels-television","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/remi-tinubu-donates-%e2%82%a6110m-to-families-of-kano-athletes-killed-in-accident-channels-television\/","title":{"rendered":"Remi Tinubu Donates \u20a6110m To Families Of Kano Athletes Killed In Accident \u2022 Channels Television"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Remi Tinubu Donates \u20a6110m To Families Of Kano Athletes Killed In Accident \u2022 Channels Television<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated \u20a6110 million to the families of the 22 Kano athletes who lost their lives in a tragic road accident earlier this year.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to the spokesperson to the Kano State governor, Sanusi Tofa, each bereaved family received \u20a65 million, as stated in a post on the Presidency\u2019s X handle on Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He explained that the disbursement was facilitated through the Victim Support Fund, a government-backed initiative designed to assist Nigerians affected by emergencies, tragedies, or crises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The fund, he said, had been \u201cinstrumental in helping victims cope with the emotional and financial burdens that often follow such incidents\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cMrs Tinubu\u2019s gesture has drawn commendation nationwide, with many describing it as a heartfelt display of compassion and national solidarity. \u201cThe First Lady\u2019s timely response reflects values of empathy and responsive leadership,\u201d the statement noted.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_929469\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-929469\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-929469\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kano-accident.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kano-accident-300x162.jpg 300w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kano-accident.jpg\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-929469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kano-accident.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kano-accident.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kano-accident-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-929469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The vehicle involved in a Kano accident on May 31, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Presidency said the donation aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cThrough actions like this, the First Lady exemplifies the administration\u2019s commitment to restoring faith in governance by reaching out directly to citizens in times of pain and need,\u201d the statement added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">READ ALSO:<\/span><\/strong> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tinubu Mourns Kano Athletes, Sympathises With Families<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The donation followed a fatal road crash in May along the Kano\u2013Kaduna highway, which claimed the lives of the athletes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the victims were members of the Kano State contingent returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The team had reportedly been on the road shortly after the festival\u2019s conclusion. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One of the survivors, Ado Salisu, told journalists that the accident happened just hours before they were expected to arrive in Kano.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. at Gadar Yankifi in Garun Malam Local Government Area. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It involved a Toyota Coaster Bus with registration number KN041 A17.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to the FRSC Kano Sector Command, the bus was carrying 32 occupants \u2014 31 male adults and one female adult. Twenty-two passengers died at the scene, while the remaining sustained varying degrees of injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Kano Athletes,National Sports Festival,Remi Tinubu<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/2025\/08\/08\/remi-tinubu-donates-%E2%82%A6110m-to-families-of-kano-athletes-killed-in-accident\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remi Tinubu Donates \u20a6110m To Families Of Kano Athletes Killed In Accident \u2022 Channels Television \u00a0 Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated \u20a6110 million to the families of the 22 Kano athletes who lost their lives in a tragic road accident earlier this year. 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