Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) go hold dia elective congress for Abuja on October 15, 2026, so say stakeholders fit elect new leaders for the federation. The date follow one transition format wey FIBA recognise, wey don fix say current board mandate go end on October 15, and new administration go take over from October 16.
FIBA position come from one March 16 letter wey Secretary-General Andreas Zagklis write, wia the world body recognise say the board wey dey now go remain until that October deadline afta dem consult and receive plenty petitions about the federation leadership and electoral process. Dem frame the format as one clear timeline for the current leaders, no be open-ended extension.
Plenty pipo don already declare say dem wan run for the election. Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, wey be Director-General of Energy Commission of Nigeria, don build im campaign around grassroots development, talent identification, infrastructure and better player welfare, and e don get endorsement from Northern Youth Union afta dem consult across the 19 northern states and Federal Capital Territory.
Former D'Tigers player Ejike Ugboaja, wey dem pick for second round of 2006 NBA Draft, dey also chase NBBF presidency. As e talk to journalists for Abuja, e call for one transparent, credible and fair-playing electoral process and beg National Sports Commission make dem give every eligible stakeholder fair chance to take part. Former D'Tigers coach and Comets Basketball Club president Ayodele Bakare don advocate say dem need broad coalition before the congress.
Beyond the candidates, the contest don open bigger discussion about Nigerian basketball administration, as stakeholders don list grassroots development, sustainable competitions, infrastructure, sponsorship and stronger commercial structures as main priority. Former NBA agent Ugo Udezue don call for better
