NBBF President: FIBA Verdict Will Determine NBBF Tenure

By Mayowa Kufile, Sports Editor, Lagos

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March 2, 2026, 8:18 a.m.

NBBF President: FIBA Verdict Will Determine NBBF Tenure

Nigeria Basketball Federation President, Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida has said the world basketball governing body, FIBA will determine the legality of the tenure of the board. There have been calls from some stakeholders for the Kida-Led board tenure to have ended in January 2026, instead of October 2026. Speaking to journalists after the board meeting held in Lagos on Sunday, Musa Kida said “There have been engagements with some stakeholders and the National Sports Commission (NSC). Yes, we are talking of matters of constitutionalities. And the final decision is going to come from FIBA, the world body. “As you are aware, there is a petition before FIBA on the legitimacy and others. All that have been collapsed into one file now before FIBA. And so, we wait for the final decision,” said the NBBF President. In a communique released after the board meeting and signed by Felix Awogu and Ugo Udegue, the board reviewed and approved preparations for the Federation's major 2026 international engagement which includes FIBA World Cup qualifier Window 3 and 4 (Men) and Additional continental and international competitions within approved calender. In addition, the board approved the NBBF Budget, which will cover National teams programs (Men, Women, Youth), International competition participation, domestic league operations, Grassroots and development programs, and administrative and governance operations. "The Board reaffirmed its full commitment to ensuring seamless participation of D’Tigress at the qualifiers, including logistics, preparation, welfare, and competitive readiness. “The Board also emphasized the importance of maintaining Nigeria’s dominant standing in African women’s basketball and strengthening its global competitiveness.“ They also approved the engagement of Pamodzi Sports Consulting, a leading international sports consultancy firm, to support sponsorship acquisition, commercial strategy, and structured partnership development. The Board reaffirmed that commercial expansion remains a strategic priority to ensure sustainability, player welfare, and long-term institutional growth

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