Former D'Tigers captain Olumide Oyedeji don formally declare im intention to run for president of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), as e promise to rebuild, reunite and reposition di sport make e last long. Di declaration happen for one press conference for Lagos, afta plenti months of meeting wit pipo wey dey inside basketball community. NBBF election don schedule for 15 October for Lagos.
Oyedeji talk say im decision na because of service, no be personal ambition. "Nigerian basketball dey for one important moment," e tell journalists, and add say di country get di talent and di pipo wey fit compete well well if dem get di correct structure and leadership.
If dem choose am, e promise say im go first focus on to make di domestic league strong again, improve how players dey fare, make governance better and build infrastructure wey go last. E also promise say dem go pay players allowance ontime, give dem full insurance coverage and make di operation standard professional for players.
Oyedeji get more than thirty years of experience as player, club owner, administrator and philanthropist. E serve for FIBA Players Commission from 2014 to 2019 and e be president of Nigeria Olympian Association and third vice president of Nigeria Olympic Committee. E also be di first African wey serve as secretary-general of World Olympians Association.
