Union Bank, NNPC, others back Cycling Kano, set for December 20

Stanley Ihedigbo

Union Bank, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and other corporate partners have pledged support for the upcoming Cycling Kano event, scheduled to hold on December 20, 2025.

The cycling event, which is now expected to kick off from the Emir’s Palace in Kano, is strongly backed by the Kano State Government and also supported by Friesland Campina Plc and other top brands in the country.

Cycling Kano 2025, scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025, is one of Northern Nigeria’s biggest cycling events, designed to promote fitness, tourism, youth empowerment, and economic activity within Kano and across the region.

This year’s edition, themed “Health and Wellness”, will attract professional cyclists, fitness enthusiasts, recreational riders, and children cyclists from Kano and across the country.

According to the organisers, interested cyclists can register via the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaOy9-ueKCq-yPq4SylPngK8PI-iTm38Ej4Tskpwbl-rj8HA/viewform

Participants are required to select their preferred race category and provide the necessary details to complete their registration.

Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Youth and Sports Development, Sani Musa Danja, has assured participants of adequate security and logistics arrangements, in collaboration with relevant state agencies, to ensure a safe and successful event.

The annual Cycling Kano, an event organized by the Kano State Government in collaboration with BrandEscort Communications, is a landmark sporting competition aimed at promoting healthy living, tourism, and youth engagement in the state.

The event is part of the broader Cycling Nigeria Project, a national initiative designed to promote cycling culture and highlight its health and environmental benefits across the country.

For sponsorship, media partnership, or volunteer opportunities, interested organisations and individuals are encouraged to contact the organisers via cyclingkano@gmail.com or visit the official social media pages for more details.