Tinubu Congratulates Mustapha Abdullahi as NBBF President

President Bola Tinubu congratulated Mustapha Abdullahi, the Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, on his election as President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). In a release issued by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Abdullahi’s election as a significant opportunity to advance basketball development in Nigeria.

He urged Abdullahi to leverage his experience and leadership to strengthen the federation, improve sports administration, and create more opportunities for young Nigerian basketball talents to excel both nationally and internationally. Tinubu called on all stakeholders in Nigerian basketball, including players, coaches, administrators, sponsors, and supporters, to support the new leadership and work together to build a stronger, more competitive, and professionally managed federation.

He emphasized the importance of athlete welfare, effective talent identification, and the promotion of both men’s and women’s basketball as essential for the sport's sustained growth. Tinubu wished Abdullahi a successful tenure and assured him of the Federal Government’s continued support for sports as a platform for youth empowerment and national unity.