NBBF Completes Tenure, Prepares for New Elections
The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has officially completed its tenure, as the Congress has written to the National Sports Commission (NSC) and FIBA to pave the way for new elections. Col. Samuel Ahmadu, the interim representative, addressed concerns during a media briefing in Abuja, stating that the former NBBF president Musa Kida's tenure is set to expire on January 31, 2026.
He emphasized that the NBBF constitution stipulates that the board's tenure begins immediately after members are sworn in following elections, which took place in Edo State on January 31, 2022. Ahmadu noted that there is no constitutional provision requiring further inauguration by the Minister of Sports to validate the start of the tenure.
He also highlighted the misinformation surrounding the federation's leadership status and clarified that the last board meeting was held in 2024. The Congress is required to convene at least four times a year, and the current board is working to set the record straight regarding its leadership.
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