Dr Abdullahi Mustapha don formally declare say im wan run for Nigeria Basketball Federation president, as im show 100-day action plan wey im dey call "New Dawn" agenda. Di announcement happen on Wednesday, October 7, for Abuja, before di NBBF elective congress wey dem schedule for October 15, 2026.
Mustapha frame di vote as turning point for di sport for Africa most populated country. "I believe say Nigerian basketball get plenti potential, but dat potential must now match with stronger institution, sustainable investment, professional administration and clear development pathway," im tok.
Di agenda dey propose coordinated schools competition, regional talent centres and national identification plus player-tracking system, plus structured pathway wey go link schools, academies, clubs, leagues and national teams. Mustapha also promise say im go restore domestic competitions through predictable calendars, club licensing, better contracts, upgraded venues and better broadcasting.
Im promise say im go invest for coaches, referees, statisticians, physiotherapists and team managers through certification and international exposure. "Nigerian players no suppose remain inactive for long time just because our domestic system no fit provide regular competition," im tok, as im urge delegates to support im programme so Nigerian basketball go move "from potential to podium."
