NBBF Sets October 15 for New Executive Board Election

The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has released the electoral timetable and guidelines for the election of a new Executive Board, set for October 15 in Abuja. This follows the approval of the electoral process by the federation’s Extraordinary Congress on September 25 in Yola, Adamawa State.

The congress constituted a seven-member Electoral Committee, headed by Dr Lanre Glover, and a three-member Elections Appeals Committee to oversee the election process. Nomination forms for prospective candidates were made available from September 27, with completed forms due between October 6 and 7.

The names of eligible candidates will be announced on October 8 and 9. Elections for various affiliate bodies will occur between October 7 and 14, with the players’ representatives elected on October 12 and technical representatives on October 13.

The Appeals Committee will address any challenges to the Electoral Committee's decisions before the main election. Engr Ahmadu Musa Kida, the current president, will not seek a third term, emphasizing the need for a transparent election.