Kano State athletes who participated in the 8th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State, have called on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to address the issue of their camp allowances.
The athletes, speaking anonymously, expressed dissatisfaction with the daily allowance they received, claiming it was significantly lower than what their counterparts from neighboring Northwestern states were paid.
“We were given less than ₦20,000 for ten days, while athletes from Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara received ₦50,000. Jigawa athletes were paid the highest, receiving ₦80,000,” one of the athletes said.
Despite the disparity in allowances, the athletes secured five gold medals, three silver, and one bronze in the competition.
They urged Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to intervene and resolve the issue.
The athletes also acknowledged the Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, for his support of other athletes representing the state in sports like football and basketball, and hoped for similar support.
The National Youth Games, initiated by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2013, aim to promote unity, peace, and understanding among youths, while addressing issues of restiveness and unemployment across the country.
