The Kano State Government on Wednesday unveiled the official jersey for the Cycling Kano 2025 event, signaled readiness for the highly anticipated cycling race scheduled for Saturday, December 20.
The unveiling ceremony took place at the office of the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Sports and Youth Development, Sani Musa Danja. The newly revealed jersey features vibrant colours inspired by Kano State’s rich cultural heritage, unity and long-standing passion for sports, and will be worn by participants during the event.
The initiative aligned with the development agenda of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, which prioritised youth empowerment, sports development and the promotion of healthy living as tools for social cohesion and sustainable growth in the state.
Speaking at the event, Sani Musa Danja described Cycling Kano as a strategic grassroots sports programme designed to encourage physical fitness and community bonding.
“Cycling Kano is more than a sporting event; it is a movement that promotes wellness, discipline and unity. The jersey symbolises our collective identity and our resolve to position Kano as a centre for sporting excellence,” he said.
The state government commended sponsors, partners and stakeholders for their support and urged residents to come out in large numbers to participate and support the cyclists.
Saturday’s cycling event is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. from the Emir’s Palace, Kano, with 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 aimed at promoting cycling as a competitive sport, a fitness activity and an environmentally friendly mode of transportation, while fostering unity and youth engagement across Kano State.
The 2025 edition is sponsored by the Kano State Government, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc and NNPC, with additional support from Peak Yogurt and CWAY.
