The Federal Commissioner representing Kogi State at the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Hon. Abdulazeez Idris King has congratulated Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi on his emergence as the newly elected President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF).
King a former lawmaker described Abdullahi’s election as a significant milestone for Nigerian basketball, expressing optimism that his leadership would usher in a new era of growth, innovation and sustainable development for the sport.
The RMAFC commissioner said the new NBBF president possesses the leadership qualities, vision and administrative capacity required to reposition basketball in Nigeria and strengthen the country’s presence on the international stage.
He noted that Nigerian Basketball has enormous potential to produce world-class talents, create opportunities for young people and contribute to national development, stressing that the new leadership must harness these opportunities through purposeful policies and strategic investments.
Idris King urged Dr Abdullahi to prioritise grassroots development, youth empowerment, improved welfare for players and coaches, capacity building for technical officials, and the provision of modern sporting facilities across the country.
He also emphasised the need for stronger partnerships with government institutions, corporate organisations, private investors and international basketball bodies to attract the funding and technical support necessary to advance the game.
According to him, a deliberate focus on talent discovery, effective administration and improved domestic competitions would help Nigerian basketball regain greater competitiveness and earn more recognition globally.
King further called on stakeholders in the basketball community to rally behind the new president, noting that unity, cooperation and a shared commitment to excellence would be critical to achieving meaningful reforms and lasting progress.
He expressed confidence that Abdullahi’s emergence would provide an opportunity to build a more vibrant, inclusive and professionally managed basketball system capable of discovering and nurturing the next generation of Nigerian stars.
King wished the new NBBF president a successful tenure, urging him to justify the confidence reposed in him by delivering transformative leadership that would benefit players, coaches, administrators and basketball enthusiasts across the country.
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