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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates the Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, on his election as the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF).
President Tinubu describes Abdullahi’s election as an opportunity to promote the development of basketball in Nigeria.
He urges the new NBBF President to use his experience, leadership and commitment to strengthen the federation, improve the administration of the sport and create more opportunities for young Nigerian basketball talents to excel at national and international levels.
The President calls on all stakeholders of Nigerian basketball, including players, coaches, administrators, sponsors and supporters, to unite behind the new leadership and work collectively to build a stronger, more competitive and professionally managed federation.
“The new leadership of the NBBF should emphasize improving athlete well-being, effectively identifying talent and promoting both men’s and women’s basketball as essential pillars for the sustained growth of the sport.
“I wish the new NBBF chief a successful tenure and assure him of the Federal Government’s continued recognition of sports as an important platform for youth empowerment, national unity and international engagement,” adds President Tinubu.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Advisor to the President
(Information and strategy)
October 16, 2026
