FIBA Confirms Sam Ahmedu's Eligibility for NBBF Board
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has accepted the International Basketball Federation's (FIBA) position regarding the eligibility of retired Colonel Sam Ahmedu to serve on the newly elected board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). In a letter dated October 19, 2026, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis confirmed that Ahmedu has been a member of FIBA bodies since 1997, making him the longest-serving Nigerian in the international basketball governing structure.
NSC Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade expressed that FIBA's clarification aligns with his concerns raised during the NBBF elective congress in Abuja, where he questioned Ahmedu's lack of recognition. Olopade stated that fairness, equity, and transparency are essential for genuine reconciliation in sports administration.
He expressed optimism that FIBA's endorsement would enhance confidence in the new NBBF board and support basketball development in Nigeria. The NSC reiterated its commitment to promoting effective governance across Nigeria’s sports federations.
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