The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H. E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has congratulated the newly elected President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi
In a congratulatory message, Shaibu described Dr. Adullahi’s election as well-deserved and a reflection of the confidence that stakeholders in Nigerian basketball have in his capacity to lead the federation to greater heights.
The NIS boss also commended the immediate past President of the NBBF, Engr. Musa Kida, for his dedicated service and for ensuring a peaceful and successful transition to a new leadership.
He noted that Engr. Kida’s tenure laid a solid foundation for the growth of basketball in Nigeria, and his decision to hand over to a capable successor is worthy of emulation.
Shaibu further advised the new NBBF President to build on the successes recorded by his predecessor and to introduce innovative ideas that will drive the development of basketball across all levels in the country.
He expressed optimism that under Dr. Abdullahi’s leadership, Nigerian basketball will attain new milestones, and reaffirmed the NIS’s commitment to supporting the federation in achieving its goals.
This was contained in a statement signed by
Ben Ogbemudia, S. A. Media,
Office of the Director General and Chief Executive Officer National Institute for Sports ADC Abuja.