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Ahead of the October 15election into the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), key stakeholders have continued to come out and root for the candidature of Dr Mustapha Abdullahi as the person with the wherewithal to take the country basketball to greater height.
Top on the list of key stakeholders backing Dr.Mustapha also known as DAM is the South-East Basketball Association (SEBA).
SEBA declared 100% support for Abdullahi, saying his programme on grassroots development, infrastructure and talent pathways influenced their decision. The endorsement was announced by: Ugo Udezue – South-East Rep on NBBF Board and vice-presidential candidate.
Chief Chiedozie Nwoye – Head Coach, Coal City Blazers
Hon. Johnbosco Okeahialam– Chairman, Imo State Basketball Association.
Other state chairmen in the zone
Another influential group is the Concerned South-East Basketball Forum (CSBF)
A separate group of players, officials and enthusiasts in Enugu, saying “a shift is long overdue” and citing his youthfulness and welfare agenda.
Also, Kogi SWAN – Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Kogi chapter
Acting Chairman Olatunde Odimayo described Abdullahi as having passion and administrative capacity to reposition basketball.
Other stakeholders include, Forum of Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants on Youth to Governors of Nigeria.
Led by Chairman Hon. Eric Uwakwe, the forum of youth aides to all 36 governors endorsed him as a visionary builder who will bring development, infrastructure and unification.
Another influential group is the Northern Youth Union-Group of basketball players and lovers across the 19 Northern States and FCT, led by BOT Chairman Dr J.M. Abbah, endorsed him after consultations across the North. They cited his over two decades involvement as player for Kano state, NUGA, Division One/Premier League, U-18 National Team and Trafford BC, Manchester.
Abdullahi, who is DG/CEO of Energy Commission of Nigeria and Chairman of Kogi State Basketball Association, is running on a grassroots-to-podium agenda.
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