Ambassador Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi (DAM) dey present im candidacy for di presidency of di Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) before di October 15, 2026 elective congress. Im platform dey based on more than two decades of involvement for basketball, including di NBBF Premier League, Division One, NUGA competitions, di U-18 national team and Trafford Basketball Club for Manchester.
As Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of di Energy Commission of Nigeria, Abdullahi dey point to im executive leadership as e dey pitch im bid. Through di DAM Foundation, e don fund one basketball court for Kano, grassroots competitions and di annual DAM Foundation Basketball Championship for Okene, Kogi State, and e dey run one academy wey dey serve over 500 pikin.
Di 100-day action plan wey e dey propose include federation audit, stakeholders' summit, one unified competition calendar and one digital registration and statistics platform. E dey advocate for professionally managed leagues, sustainable sponsorship, stronger player welfare, modern facilities, transparent governance and structured talent development, wey cover D'Tigers, D'Tigress, women's basketball, coaches, referees, clubs and state associations.
Abdullahi also dey serve as Director of Youth of di Renewed Hope Ambassadors and Secretary of di Sports Mobilisation Committee of di APC Presidential Campaign Council for di 2027 presidential election.
