NBBF players’ rep targets basketball revival
The newly elected players’ representative on the NBBF board, Lucky Abubakar Aliyu, has promised to revive Nigerian basketball with a focus on youth develop Read More: https://punchng.com/nbbf-players-rep-targets-basketball-revival/
Professor Lucky Abubakar Aliyu, the newly elected player representative on the board of the Nigerian Basketball Federation, has expressed optimism about the future of basketball in Nigeria. Aliyu, a former player, security expert, and Assistant Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, was elected at the Bentley Hotel in Abuja.
He said that improving basketball and bringing it "back to life" would be his top priorities for the next four years. Aliyu emphasized the importance of youth development, grassroots activities, and restoring the fortunes of Nigerian basketball. He sees this new board as an opportunity to rebuild the game, particularly through programs for young players across the country.
Aliyu expressed excitement about the new board and assured stakeholders that it will be filled with individuals who truly love basketball. He stressed that the sport must be developed from the bottom up if the national team hopes to rise again. Aliyu emphasized that they have everything in place to make basketball thrive in Nigeria.
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