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Kida, Igali, Nimrod Others Can Take Their Federations To The Top-Stakeholders

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4 years ago

August 17, 2021

As federation elections are around the corner, various stakeholders have identified federations Caretaker Chairman like (Engr. Musa Kida),Basketball, (Mr Boye Oyerinde),Squash Federation (Engr. Musa Nimrod), Volleyball Federation (Francis Orbih Esq),Badminton ( Mr Daniel Igali),Wrestling (Mr. Samuel Ocheho) Handball amongst others, as sports Federations leaders that Nigeria need to have, if sports want to be at the zenith of sporting events, both locally and globally.

Sports stakeholders’ on an influential social media platform, Nigeria Sports Center, threw their weight behind the return of the Interim Caretaker, Chairman of Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ahmadu Musa Kida, Engr. Musa Nimrod and others, who have distinguised themselves in the last Board, as the substantive President of the Federation, having seeing them transformed their federations in first tenure of their reign.

The discussion started with a post from one Wonderland Events on the “Best candidates for next month’s Federation election based on their recent performance.

One Joseph Onekwu expressed interest on what Engr. Musa Kida has done in Basketball to make him best candidate for the presidency.

He stressed that, the Federations need President who can keep the athletes busy with competitions and ensure that the country qualifies for the Commonwealth Games, African Games and Olympics. “We need referees and coaching clinics too to upgrade knowledge of the technical officials.” He concluded that these will save the country’s sports from going into extinction.

This however, elicited responses from participants who went ahead to outline the various achievements of Engineer Musa Ahmed Kida at the Basketball Federation that makes him the best to occupy the position.According to Wonderland Events, “Under Kida’s leadership, Nigeria qualified for the Olympics in male and female category.

The first country to achieve this in Africa. Under Kida, Total Energy came into Division 1 and Division 2 of our basketball league. This is a lower Division and not even the premier league. These are unprecedented success.”Continuing, he said “the Division one league is different from the premier league. You are aware that the premier league was put on hold by a court judgement and luckily the court has reversed the decision.”Right now, effort is on to start the league.”

To Akeem Busari, Engr Musa Kida is the best thing to have happened to Basketball in Nigeria “Without gainsaying, Engr. Kida is the best thing to happen to basketball in Nigeria, in recent times. We need not recount how he spent his hard-earned personal funds, resources and galvanized local and foreign support and interests for the game in Nigeria”.

“I am a great supporter of excellent, exemplary and selfless leadership in whatever sphere”.“Remember, the long battle he fought and eventually won in the law courts to regain the basketball league and bring back sanity to the game”.

“Talking about the representation of local players in the basketball national teams, the almost comatose state of the game in Nigeria, obviously played a big role in the selection processes. Now, with coach Brown extending his contract, and the divisions 1&2 coming up, basketball development in Nigeria can only get better”.

“Engr. Musa Kida, like Musa Nimrod, Daniel Igali, CSP Abubakar Yakubu deserve another tenure in office”, he concluded.Dominic Ehimare summed it up saying, “I am with Musa Kida for life. I have only come in contact with him once and he left an indelible impressive impression in me about how sports matters should reside in the hands of competent people and not square pegs in round holes”.Others who spoke on the platform enumerated the achievements of NBBF under Kida which are countless, and thereby sought for the support of Nigerians to the Borno state Born Kida to continue the good work.

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Nigeria @ 65: Igoche Mark Pays Homage to Nigerian Athletes for Contributions

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4 days ago

October 1, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary on Wednesday October 1, Basketball Promoter and Initiator of Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, has commended the country’s athletes for their outstanding contributions.

In a heartfelt message, Mr. Mark praised active and retired athletes for consistently putting Nigeria on the global map through their dedication, hard work, and achievements. “Your dedication, hard work, and achievements have not only brought us pride but have also inspired a generation of Nigerians,” he stated.

The Sports Administrator urged the National Sports Commission to establish a platform to celebrate these athletes and recognize their invaluable contributions to Nigerian sports. He emphasized the need to honour their legacy and provide a framework for their continued involvement in sports after retirement.

To support athletes in transition, Mr. Mark recommended that “retirement plans be implemented to ensure a seamless transition into life after sports. This would enable athletes to plan for their future and maximize their post-athletic careers.”

Furthermore, he proposed a welfare package for retired athletes, including access to healthcare, education, and economic empowerment programs. “By doing so, we can show our appreciation for their service and ensure that they are taken care of,” Mr. Mark added.

As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence anniversary on October 1, with the theme “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” Mr. Mark’s sentiments echo the sentiments of many Nigerians who believe in the importance of recognizing and supporting the country’s athletes.

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