Ugo Udezue Elected NBBF VP, Promises Basketball Growth

Ugo Udezue was elected unopposed as the Vice President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation during the federation’s elective congress held on October 15, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. Dr Mustapha Abdullahi was elected as the new president.

Udezue, who is also the chief executive of AFA Sports, expressed gratitude to the delegates and congratulated Abdullahi, stating that the new board would build on previous administrations' work, focusing on grassroots and infrastructure development. He emphasized the importance of serving all six zones and the Federal Capital Territory equally, aiming for better facilities, stronger leagues, and professional management of national teams.

Udezue acknowledged the support from the South East and other zones, and extended respect to his fellow candidates. The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, called for unity among stakeholders to support the new leadership.

Outgoing president Musa Kida thanked various stakeholders for their support during his tenure.