President Tinubu Congratulates ECN Boss, Mustapha Abdullahi, on Election as Nigeria Basketball Federation President

ABUJA, NIGERIA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), following his election as the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF).

In an official statement released on Friday, President Tinubu hailed Dr. Abdullahi’s victory as a pivotal moment and a prime opportunity to drive comprehensive development across the nation’s basketball ecosystem.

The President urged the newly elected NBBF President to leverage his administrative experience, strategic leadership, and personal commitment to modernize the federation’s governance, enhance operational standards, and expand pathways for young Nigerian athletes to excel on both domestic and international stages.

Highlighting the need for harmony within the sport, President Tinubu called on all key stakeholders—including players, coaches, administrators, corporate sponsors, and fans—to rally behind the new leadership. He emphasized that a collaborative effort is essential to building a competitive, sustainable, and professionally managed basketball federation that reflects Nigeria’s sports potential.

Signed:
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
October 16, 2026

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