Lucky Abubakar Aliyu don win elect as di players' representative for di Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) board, as e win di vote dem hold for Abuja ahead of di federation elective congress for October 15.
Di former basketball player go speak for both di active and retired athletes for di incoming board, and dis role pass supporting NBBF administrative programmes. Afta e win, Aliyu say say grassroots development and opportunities for young players na im main priorities for im tenure.
Di appointment dey come as questions around domestic competitions, player welfare and development pathways still dey shape di debate about Nigerian basketball. Active players go get platform to raise dia concerns about training and competition conditions, while retired athletes fit contribute through mentoring and coaching development.
Di election dey coincide with one bigger leadership change. NBBF go install new executive board for di 2026–2030 tenure, with plenti candidates dey compete to set di federation direction.
Now wey e don secure im seat, Aliyu face di work of to turn players' concerns into practical outcomes during di four-year cycle wey go define di next phase of Nigerian basketball governance.
