Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has congratulated Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi on his election as the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF).
Governor Ododo said he was delighted by the emergence of Dr. Mustapha as the NBBF President and expressed confidence in his ability to advance the development of the game of basketball in Nigeria.
Governor Ododo said Dr. Mustapha, who is the Chairman of the Kogi State Basketball Association had supported grassroots basketball development through the annual DAM Foundation Basketball Championship, which provides young players with opportunities to compete and develop their skills into world beaters in the last few years.
He described Dr. Mustapha who hails from Kogi state as an astute administrator with experience in managing human resources, expressing confidence that he would bring his wealth of experience to bear on the development of basketball in the country.
The governor cited recent exploits of Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, and the women’s team, D’Tigress, who had recorded notable championship performances in African and international competitions as a good foundation for the new NBBF President to build upon given his track record in talent discovery, extensive network and international exposure and linkages.
He restated the commitment of his administration to channel the energy of young people in the state into productive ventures by creating more opportunities for the youth to excel in sports through local competitions as well as national and international platforms like the annual DAM Foundation Basketball Championship which holds in Okene and has continued to attract thousands of sports enthusiasts and visitors to Kogi state.
He wished Dr. Mustapha a successful tenure and expressed hope that his leadership would sustain the growth and development of the game of basketball in Nigeria.
Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), secured 40 of the 48 votes cast to emerge as the NBBF president.
Ismaila Isah
Special Adviser on Media to the Governor
October 16, 2026
