Kogi Youth Commissioner Congratulates Mustapha Abdullahi on Emergence as NBBF President
Kogi State Sports Commissioner Aridaojo Monday Anyebe congratulates Mustapha Abdullahi on his emergence as NBBF president.
Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, has congratulated Dr Mustapha Abdullahi on his emergence as President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), expressing confidence that his leadership will strengthen grassroots basketball and create more opportunities for young players.
Abdullahi, founder of the Dr Mustapha Abdullahi (DAM) Foundation, secured 40 out of 48 votes at the federation’s elective congress in Abuja to emerge as the new president.
In his congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Thursday evening, Anyebe described the election as an opportunity for Abdullahi to apply his experience in grassroots sports development to the administration and growth of basketball in Nigeria.
The commissioner noted that Abdullahi’s involvement in grassroots basketball through the DAM Foundation underscored the importance of providing young talents with opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their abilities.
Anyebe expressed optimism that the new NBBF president would prioritise the strengthening of grassroots basketball structures, players’ welfare, increased investment in the sport and the creation of more pathways for young Nigerians seeking careers in basketball.
He also said sustained attention to talent development and sports infrastructure would help raise the standard of Nigerian basketball and improve the country’s competitiveness in domestic and international competitions.
The Kogi sports commissioner further urged Abdullahi to use his position to advance the interests of players, coaches, administrators and other stakeholders in the basketball community.
Anyebe prayed that Almighty Allah would grant the new NBBF president the wisdom, strength and guidance needed to discharge his responsibilities successfully.
He wished Abdullahi a successful and impactful tenure, expressing hope that his leadership would contribute to the continued development of basketball in Nigeria.
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