The new president of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi has prolonged an olive department to contestants and aspirants he defeated on the polls, saying he’s decided to work with everybody in uplifting the game.
Sports247 experiences that Abdullahi, who’s a former basketball participant and CEO of Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), acknowledged that the one method to succeed is by becoming a member of arms collectively to regular the NBBF’s ship.
Abdullahi careworn that he’s totally dedicated to working with all lovers of basketball and stakeholders to make sure additional progress of the sport within the nation, including that turning into NBBF president is greater than a private achievement for him.
While describing the place as a name to serve and form the long run, Abdullahi additional acknowledged that his new function requires a private dedication to the event of Nigerian basketball, creating alternatives for younger individuals and strengthening constructions of the game.
“This is greater than a private milestone; it’s a name to serve and a dedication to the way forward for Nigerian basketball. I’m decided to work with all stakeholders to raise the sport, encourage a brand new technology and harness the ability of basketball to empower younger individuals.
“(Together, we will) create opportunities and lift them off the streets towards a brighter future. The journey that began with passion and hope now enters a new chapter of leadership, service and transformation,” Abdullahi posited.
