Dr Mustapha Abdullahi don become president of di Nigeria Basketball Federation afta e collect 40 out of 48 votes for di federation elective congress for Abuja. Di DAM Foundation, wey e find, don congratulate am and say dem get confidence say im leadership go push basketball development for Nigeria.
Abdullahi show im 'New Dawn' agenda on 7 October for Abuja before e formally declare say e wan run for di 15 October vote. Di main thing inside di plan na one coordinated national schools basketball programme, regional talent centres and one national talent identification and player-tracking system.
E also promise say e go strengthen competitions from local goment level reach national level, improve club licensing, upgrade venues and create one structured pathway wey go connect schools, academies, clubs, leagues and national teams. To bring back confidence inside domestic competitions bin dey important, wit promise of predictable calendars, better player contracts and welfare, digital statistics and stronger broadcasting.
Abdullahi say Nigerian players no suppose dey idle for long time because di domestic system no dey give dem regular competition, and e promise say e go expand training and certification for coaches, referees, statisticians and oda technical staff. "I believe Nigerian basketball get plenti potential, but dat potential must now match wit one stronger institution, sustainable investment, professional administration and one clear development pathway," e tok.
