Mustapha Abdullahi Elected NBBF President, Defeats Oyedeji, Ugboaja

Mustapha Abdullahi has been elected President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) after defeating former D’Tigers captain Olumide Oyedeji and former international Ejike Ugboaja in Thursday’s election in Abuja.

Abdullahi secured 48 votes to emerge victorious, while Oyedeji received eight votes. Ugboaja failed to record a vote in the contest.

The election ushers in a new administration at the federation, with Abdullahi succeeding outgoing president Musa Kida.

In another contest, Ugo Udezue emerged as NBBF Vice President unopposed after standing as the sole candidate for the position.

Abdullahi, who serves as Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, takes charge of the federation at a time when Nigerian basketball faces several challenges relating to development, administration and competitiveness.

Read Also: NBBF names Michael Brown as D’Tigers coach ahead Olympics in Tokyo

The new administration is expected to address key areas, including domestic competitions, grassroots development, players’ welfare, funding and the strengthening of basketball structures across the country.

Abdullahi’s election marks the beginning of a new leadership phase for Nigerian basketball, with attention expected to focus on how the incoming board tackles these issues and supports the growth of the sport at both domestic and international levels.

His emergence follows the international successes of the national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, and growing calls for stronger structures to sustain basketball development at home.

The new administration is expected to build on these achievements while creating more opportunities for players and improving the competitiveness of domestic basketball.