{
  "id": 15189160,
  "title": "Tinubu Felicitates DG Of Energy Commission, Mustapha Abdullahi, On Election As NBBF President",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/tinubu-felicitates-dg-of-energy-commission-mustapha-abdullahi-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T12:01:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/17/tinubu-felicitates-dg-of-energy-commission-mustapha-abdullahi-on-election-as-nbbf-president/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mustapha Abdullahi, Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, on his election as President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). In a statement issued by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu emphasized the importance of Abdullahi's election in advancing basketball development in Nigeria. He encouraged Abdullahi to utilize his experience, leadership, and dedication to strengthen the federation, enhance basketball administration, and provide more opportunities for young Nigerian basketball talents to succeed at both national and international levels.\n\nTinubu called upon all stakeholders in Nigerian basketball, including players, coaches, administrators, sponsors, and supporters, to support the new leadership and collaborate to build a stronger, more competitive, and professionally managed federation. He stressed that the new NBBF leadership should prioritize the welfare of athletes, efficient talent identification, and the promotion of both men's and women's basketball as crucial elements for the sport's long-term growth. Tinubu expressed his hope for Abdullahi's successful tenure and assured him of the Federal Government's ongoing commitment to recognizing sports as a vital platform for youth empowerment, national unity, and international engagement.",
  "summary": "Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, on his election as President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation",
  "key_points": [
    "President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mustapha Abdullahi on NBBF presidency.",
    "Tinubu emphasizes Abdullahi's role in advancing basketball development.",
    "Tinubu urges support for new leadership to strengthen federation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}