The National Sports Commission (NSC) regrets to
confirm that a vehicle transporting members of the Tunisian delegation
participating in the ongoing CAA U18/U20 African Athletics Championship in
Abeokuta, Ogun State, was involved in a road traffic accident on Saturday, 19th
July 2025.
The incident occurred while the team was en route to
the Games Village from the competition venue. The affected vehicle was not
traveling with the organised safety protocol in place which is routinely
accompanied by security and support personnel.
Fortunately, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON,
Governor of Ogun State, happened to be commuting along the same route and
immediately rendered first response assistance at the scene. The injured
athletes were swiftly transported to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abeokuta
where they received first aid attention and later moved to another facility for
adequate treatment.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission
and the Ogun State Governor arrived at the hospital shortly after the incident
and have been personally overseeing the care of the affected athletes. The
Director General remains in close contact with the Tunisian team leadership.
The NSC wishes the injured athletes a quick and full
recovery and extends its heartfelt sympathy to their teammates, families, and
the Tunisian delegation. The safety and well-being of all athletes and
participants remain our topmost priority.
The NSC commends the swift action of the Ogun State
Government, medical personnel, and security agencies who responded immediately
to this emergency.
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