The Kano State Governor, His Excellency Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has unveiled the official jersey for the Cycling Kano 2025 event, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to sports development, youth engagement, and the promotion of healthy living in the state.
The unveiling ceremony took place on Thursday at the Governor’s Office in Kano, with the Governor joined by his Senior Special Adviser on Sports and Youth Development, Alhaji Sani Musa Danja. The newly unveiled jersey features vibrant colours and designs that reflect Kano State’s rich cultural heritage, unity, and enduring passion for sports. Participants will wear the jersey during the cycling event scheduled for Saturday, December 20.
The Cycling Kano initiative aligns with the people-centred and inclusive development agenda of the Abba Kabir Yusuf administration, which prioritises youth empowerment, sports revitalisation, and healthy lifestyles as tools for social cohesion and sustainable development.
Speaking at the event, Alhaji Sani Musa Danja described Cycling Kano as a strategic platform for grassroots sports development and community wellness.
“Cycling Kano is more than a sporting event; it is a movement that promotes fitness, discipline, and community bonding. The jersey symbolises our shared identity and our collective resolve to position Kano as a centre of sporting excellence,” he said.
The Kano State Government commended sponsors, partners, and stakeholders for their support and urged residents to participate actively and cheer on the cyclists.
The event is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday from the Emir’s Palace, Kano, with adequate security and medical arrangements in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants.
Cycling Kano is a state-backed initiative of the Abba Kabir Yusuf administration, designed to promote cycling as a competitive sport, a means of physical fitness, and an environmentally friendly mode of transportation, while fostering unity and youth empowerment across the state.
The 2025 edition of Cycling Kano is sponsored by the Kano State Government, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, and NNPC, with additional support from Peak Yogurt and CWAY.