Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha don unveil wetin e call “New Dawn” agenda for Nigerian basketball before di Nigeria Basketball Federation elective congress wey dem schedule for October 15, 2026. As e dey talk to journalists and stakeholders for Abuja, di presidential candidate frame di election as chance to build stronger federation wey fit carry di sport from potential to podium.
E outline seven-point plan wey cover grassroots development, domestic league reform, technical capacity, national teams, infrastructure, commercial viability and unity. For grassroots level, Mustapha propose coordinated national schools programme, regional talent centres and national identification plus tracking system to create clear pathway from schools to clubs and national teams.
On domestic competitions, e push for predictable calendars, correct club licensing, better player contracts, digital statistics, better venues and stronger broadcasting. E say di federation must also invest for coaches, referees, statisticians and oda technical personnel through continuous training, certification and international exposure.
Mustapha insist say di time of emergency preparations for national teams must end, e dey call for early preparation, merit-based selection and correct medical support for D’Tigers, D’Tigress and age-grade sides. E say women basketball go be major pillar of im administration, e describe D’Tigress as proof of wetin Nigerian basketball fit achieve when dem support players well.
Im 100-day action plan include federation audit, national stakeholders’ summit, unified calendar, digital registration platform, facilities audit, reconciliation programme and four-year strategic plan. “I no dey promise perfection. I dey promise leadership wey go listen, build partnerships, establish systems and measure itself by results,” Mustapha tok.
