By Mustapha Salisu
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, on his election as President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF).
According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, and published on the State House official website, Tinubu described Abdullahi’s emergence as an opportunity to advance basketball development in Nigeria.
The President urged the new NBBF president to use his experience, leadership and commitment to strengthen the federation, improve the administration of the sport and create more opportunities for young Nigerian basketball talents to excel at national and international levels.
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He also called on stakeholders, including players, coaches, administrators, sponsors and supporters, to rally behind the new leadership and work collectively towards building a stronger, more competitive and professionally managed federation.
Tinubu Urges Focus on Athletes’ Welfare, Talent Development
The President stressed the need for the new federation leadership to prioritise athletes’ welfare, effective talent identification and the promotion of both men’s and women’s basketball as essential pillars for the sport’s sustainable growth.
He expressed confidence that collective efforts among stakeholders would help strengthen the administration of basketball and expand opportunities for young Nigerians.
Tinubu wished Abdullahi a successful tenure and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s recognition of sports as an important platform for youth empowerment, national unity and international engagement.