Basketball

NBBF promises Technical Support to Stakeholders and investors

Published

7 years ago

May 14, 2019

NBBF promises Technical Support to Stakeholders and investors

…commends Ejike Ugboaja Foundation camp.

The Nigeria Basketball Federation has promised Technical Support to all individuals and corporate bodies investing in basketball camps and development at the grassroots level.

While commending the Players’ representative on the NBBF board Ejike Ugboaja who recently concluded a well-attended training camp in Lagos held between the 7th and 11th May at the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos, the NBBF President Engr Musa Kida said investment in grassroots development is the only long term solution to a sustainable growth of basketball in Nigeria.

Engr. Kida lauded Ejike for his resilience and consistency in organizing the 2019 edition which incidentally was the 14th edition.

“From the reports made available to me, the camp was well attended with young and aspiring basketball players coming from all over the country for the 5-day event.”

He described it as a commendable gesture as he urged others to take a cue from Ejike and Adams Joel who also recently organized the Mini Master Africa u-12 basketball championship.

“The federation is always ready to provide technical support to everybody whose aim is to develop the game. The NBBF is also trying to put up mechanisms in place to ensure that there is a database from these camps for its age grade teams.”

Kida said the Secretariat of the federation is open at every time for persons or organisations who require assistance from the Nigeria Basketball Federation in moving the game forward.

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Respect NBBF Constitution, Install New Board to Revive Basketball — Stakeholders

Published

3 months ago

February 24, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Fresh concerns have emerged over alleged procedural breaches in the leadership of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), as seven members of the outgoing board insist that constitutional processes must be strictly followed to grow thw game and prevent a deepening crisis in Nigerian basketball.

Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the board members declared that the tenure of the current board officially expired on January 31, 2026, and maintained that no member approved any extension beyond that date.

They called for the immediate activation of constitutional provisions to convene an elective congress that will usher in a new and inclusive board.

The stakeholders in attendance included International Representative Col. Sam Ahmadu (Rtd); Prof. Florence Adeyanju (NAWIS representative); Olumide Bamiduro (representing NAPHERD SD, replacing Yakashai who resigned to join the Boxing Federation); North-East Representative Adamu Deshi; Technical Representative Scot Nnaji; South-West Representative Olumide Oyedeji; and Suraj Yusuf representing the North-West.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Col. Ahmadu said the briefing was necessary to address what he described as widespread misinformation surrounding the federation’s leadership status.

“We decided to hold this press briefing because there is so much information out there — some factual and some concocted,” he said. “This is not a campaign for anyone but an effort by members of the outgoing board to set the record straight.”

He explained that the NBBF constitution clearly provides that a board’s tenure begins immediately after members are sworn in following an elective congress. Since the last election was conducted on January 31, 2022, in Edo State, he argued that the four-year tenure ended on January 31, 2026.

According to him, there is no constitutional requirement for any additional inauguration by a supervising authority to validate the commencement of tenure.

“Inauguration does not override the Constitution as the determinant of tenure commencement,” Ahmadu stated.

He further disclosed that the minutes and communiqué of the 2022 elective congress were duly transmitted to FIBA and the Federal Ministry of Sports, describing the records as incontrovertible.
Beyond the tenure issue, the stakeholders raised serious governance concerns.

Col Ahmadu alleged that since 2022, Congress — recognised by the constitution as the supreme authority of the federation — has not been convened as required.

He stated that Congress is mandated to meet at least once annually, yet no such meetings have taken place within that period. He added that the last board meeting was held in 2024.

The group also pointed to what they described as administrative lapses, including the alleged absence of an official federation bank account and claims of conflict of interest linked to a kit sponsorship arrangement involving the former president and the head of the marketing committee.
Additionally, they alleged that two board members — Technical Representative Scot Nnaji and Players’ Representative Stanley Gumut — were removed from the board under questionable circumstances.

They further questioned the increasing reliance on the Emergency Committee, stressing that the constitution does not empower it to replace the Board.
According to them, any decisions taken by the Emergency Committee must be ratified by the full Board which, they claim, has not met in over a year.

The stakeholders insisted that strict obedience to the NBBF statutes and the immediate constitution of a new board would “wipe the tears of basketball” and restore confidence among players, officials, sponsors, and stakeholders.

They urged relevant authorities to act swiftly to convene an elective congress and ensure a transparent process open to all qualified aspirants, warning that failure to follow constitutional procedures could further destabilise the sport.

However, the unfolding situation reflects mounting pressure within the basketball community for reforms anchored on transparency, inclusiveness, and strict respect for constitutional order to safeguard the future of Nigerian basketball

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