By Chigozie Chukwuleta
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, on his election as President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation.
In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Abdullahi’s victory as a pivotal moment and an opportunity to drive comprehensive development in Nigeria’s basketball ecosystem.
President Tinubu urged the new NBBF boss to leverage his administrative experience and strategic leadership to modernize governance in the federation, enhance operational standards, and expand opportunities for young Nigerian athletes to excel locally and internationally.
The President also called on all stakeholders, including players, coaches, administrators, corporate sponsors and fans, to rally behind the new leadership in building a competitive, sustainable and professionally managed federation.
He said unity and collaborative effort remain essential to unlocking Nigeria’s full potential in basketball.
