The Kogi State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has endorsed the presidential bid of Energy Commission of Nigeria Director-General, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, ahead of the Nigeria Basketball Federation election.
Acting Kogi SWAN chairman Olatunde Odimayo said sports stakeholders should support candidates with the vision, competence and leadership capacity to reposition Nigerian sports, particularly basketball.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Odimayo described Abdullahi, popularly known as DAM, as an experienced administrator with the exposure and leadership qualities required to take Nigerian basketball to a higher level.
He noted that Abdullahi’s experience in basketball administration, coupled with his position as Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, could bring innovative ideas and stronger management to the federation.
Abdullahi is also chairman of the Kogi State Basketball Association, where he has been involved in efforts to promote the development of the sport in the state.
“It is high time we support the candidature of Dr Mustapha Abdullahi. He has demonstrated passion for basketball development and possesses the administrative and professional capacity required to reposition the game in Nigeria,” Odimayo said.
The Kogi SWAN chairman added that Nigerian basketball needed leadership focused on grassroots development, improved infrastructure, talent discovery and better welfare for players, coaches and other stakeholders.
Abdullahi’s campaign platform centres on innovation, institutional discipline, youth development, infrastructure, corporate investment and stronger partnerships.
His DAM Foundation has also supported grassroots basketball through competitions, including the annual DAM Foundation Basketball Championship in Okene.
The NBBF elective congress is scheduled for October 15, 2026, when delegates will elect a new leadership for Nigerian basketball.
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