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The South-East Basketball Association (SEBA) has congratulated the newly elected President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, and its Vice President, Ugo Udezue, following their appearance at Thursday’s elective convention in Abuja.
In a statement, the association expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the elections, describing it as an opportunity to reposition Nigerian basketball and restore the sport to its former glory.
SEBA is committed to working with the federation’s new leadership to develop the game, strengthen its structures and create an enabling environment for players, coaches and other stakeholders to thrive.
The association also commended the outgoing administration of Engr Musa Kida for his efforts in sustaining Nigeria’s position as one of the leading forces in world basketball despite the challenges encountered during his tenure.
He acknowledged the Kida-led administration’s contribution to the game’s development and wished the outgoing president and his team success in their future endeavors.
The association expressed optimism that the new leadership of the NBBF will usher in a new era of unity, growth and sustainable development for Nigerian basketball.
SEBA further reiterated its commitment to supporting initiatives to strengthen the game across the country, underscoring the need for cooperation between the federation, state associations and other stakeholders to advance Nigerian basketball.
