L-R: Mr Ahmed Abdulrazaq, Project Coordinator, Cycling Kano; Mr Sani Musa Danja, Senior Special Adviser to Kano State Governor on Sports and Youth Development and Mr Bamidele Adeleye, Managing Director, BrandEscort Communications at the unveiling of Cycling Kano 2025 Jersey, in Kano on Wednesday December 17,2025
The Kano State Government on Wednesday officially unveiled the Cycling Kano 2025 jersey ahead of the highly anticipated cycling event scheduled for Saturday December 20, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to sports development, youth engagement, and the promotion of healthy living across the state.
The unveiling ceremony, held at the office of the Senior Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Sports and Youth Development, Mr. Sani Musa Danja, showcased the vibrant jersey design and colours, which reflect Kano State’s rich cultural heritage, unity, and enduring passion for sports. The jersey will be worn by participants during Saturday’s event, which is expected to attract cyclists, sports enthusiasts, and spectators from across the state and beyond.
Speaking at the unveiling, Mr. Danja described the Cycling Kano initiative as a key component of the state government’s broader strategy to promote grassroots sports development and encourage an active and healthy lifestyle among residents.
“Cycling Kano is more than a sporting event; it is a movement that promotes wellness, discipline, and community bonding. The jersey symbolizes our shared identity and our resolve to position Kano as a hub for sporting excellence,” he said.
“Cycling Kano is more than a sporting event; it is a movement that promotes wellness, discipline, and community bonding. The jersey symbolizes our shared identity and our resolve to position Kano as a hub for sporting excellence,”
— Sani Danja
The Kano State Government commended sponsors, partners, and stakeholders for their support in making the event a reality and urged residents to turn out in large numbers to participate and cheer on the cyclists.
Saturday’s event is scheduled to commence at 7:00 a.m. from the Emir’s Palace in Kano, with adequate security and medical arrangements in place to ensure a safe and successful outing.
Cycling Kano is a state-backed initiative aimed at promoting cycling as a competitive sport, a means of physical fitness, and an environmentally friendly mode of transportation, while fostering unity and youth empowerment across Kano State.
The 2025 edition of the event, scheduled to hold on Saturday, December 20, 2025, is sponsored by the Kano State Government, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, and NNPC, with additional support from Peak Yogurt and CWAY.
