Basketball
FIBA Shunned FG’s invitation for Mediation in Nigeria Basketball Crises Thrice-Sports Minister
Joel Ajayi
Minister of Youth and Sports Development Chief Sunday Dare has revealed that the Federation of International Basketball Association(FIBA) refused the overtures of the Federal Government three times to resolve the crises rocking the Nigeria Basketball Federation.
In separate letters dated 26, October, 12 November and 17 November, 2021, the Sports Minister Sunday Dare extended invitations to FIBA to visit the country and mediate the crises.
On October 26, 2021 in a letter addressed to the Secretary General of FIBA-Africa, Mr Andreas Zagklis, the Sports Minister noted that, “Nigeria as a country will be happy to receive and welcome a delegation from FIBA to look into the crisis in the NBBF, or recommend a possible solution and advice in resolving the crisis in the Federation.”
This was followed up with another letter on 21 November, 2021 addressed to Mr Hamane Niang, President of FIBA in which Sunday Dare, the Sports Minister highlighted the following:
“I want to encourage FIBA to continue its correspondences with the Secretary General of the Federation in all matters, and would like to firmly assure you that Nigeria will continue to honour all her continental and International sporting commitments particularly its commitment with FIBA.
“Finally, I am extending once again the invitation which I made in the first and only letter to FIBA to urgently send to Nigeria its team to meet with the Basketball stakeholders.
“This I believe is standard practice and Nigeria Basketball must not be denied this opportunity.”
In the final letter of invitation to the FIBA President, Mr Hamane Niang dated 17 November, 2021, the Minister requested thus in his correspondence, “Finally, I once again extend my invitation to FIBA to visit Nigeria and mediate this situation at hand, or alternatively agree to a video conferencing meeting via Zoom at the earliest possible time.
“As it is with International best practices I strongly believe that FIBA will not deny Nigeria Basketball the opportunity of mediation in order to find a lasting solution to its current situation,” Dare stated.
These are very clear indications of the genuineness of the Federal Government’s intentions to ensure a lasting resolution of all the crises rocking basketball in Nigeria.
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Igoche Mark Seeks Collaboration,Unity Amongst Basketball Stakeholders in 2024
The Initiator of Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr.Igoche Mark has urged basketball stakeholders to embrace 2024 with a renewed hope and face the the year with an unwavering determination.
Mark’s admonition was contained in his new year message issued on Sunday in Abuja.
The message reads, “As we bid farewell to an eventful year and step into a new chapter, but let us embrace the new year with renewed hope and unwavering determination.
As members of this incredible basketball family, we have faced our fair share of hurdles, disappointments, and setbacks. But remember, it is during these trying times that our true strength lies. It is through the darkest of nights that the brightest stars emerge.
So, let us unite our hearts and minds as we eagerly embrace the promises that 2024 holds for us. Close your eyes for a moment, and visualize a future where we stand tall as a force to be reckoned with on the international basketball stage. The time has come to cast aside the shadows of the past and embark on a journey towards a brighter tomorrow.
Dare to dream, dear basketball family, for dreams can weave miracles into reality. Together, let us forge ahead into the new year, armed with indomitable spirit, unwavering dedication, and an unbreakable bond that defines our basketball family.
Let us support one another, applaud each other’s achievements, and lend a helping hand when someone stumbles.” He stated.
Mark who reaffirmed his commitment towards the development of basketball,says the new year signals a new dawn to a positive turning point for the game.
“In this new year, let us reaffirm our commitment to the sport we love with every beat of our hearts. Let us nurture the young talents that lie in wait, providing them with guidance, encouragement, and the platform to shine.Believe in the power of our basketball family, dear friends. Believe that we have what it takes to soar to new heights, to defy all odds, and to emerge victorious.
Together, let us raise our heads high, brush off the dust of the past, and embrace the future with open arms.
For 2024 promises to be the dawn of a new era, a chapter where our basketball legacy shall flourish like never before. Wishing you all a year brimming with hope, growth, and joy. May the courts be our canvas, and may the game forever unite us”.Mark’s new year message concludes
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