Abdullahi Wins NBBF Presidency, Udezue Becomes Vice President

Abdullahi has been elected as the new president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), securing 48 votes in the election held on Thursday in Abuja. His main competitors, Oyedeji and Ugboaja, received eight votes and no votes respectively.

Abdullahi succeeds Musa Kida, the outgoing president. Ugo Udezue was elected unopposed as the NBBF Vice President, being the sole candidate for the position.

This election marks a significant transition in the leadership of Nigerian basketball, with the new administration expected to address various challenges, including domestic competitions, grassroots development, players' welfare, funding, and the strengthening of basketball structures across the country. Abdullahi, who is the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, assumes office at a pivotal time following the international successes of the national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress.

The new board is tasked with building on these achievements and enhancing the competitiveness of domestic basketball.