In a letter addressed to Kida and Professor Florence Adeyanju, member, Caretaker Committee, NBBF, the sports ministry thanked the duo for their contributions to the development of basketball in Nigeria.
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The electoral process backed by a duly certified constitution by the Congress is the first of its kind in the history of Nigerian basketball.
The committee reiterated its commitment to organising a free and fair election while providing a level playing field for all interested candidates.
The historic event as enshrined in the 2019 NBBF constitution which marked the official commencement of their electoral duties took place on Thursday via zoom.
The duo were elected in the election to the Board of the NBBF at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
This comes on the heels of some Basketball stakeholders meeting with Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the ministry which led to insinuations over the authenticity of the NBBF constitution.
The elections, according to the Caretaker Chairman of the NBBF, Engr. Musa Kida, will be done in line with the Federation of International Basketball Association laws and supervision of the Federal Ministry of Sports and Nigeria Olympics Committee.
Poopola told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos State that the NBBF has sent out plans to conduct elections.
An astonished Kida expressed shock over the charged atmosphere with personal attacks flying around with the impending NBBF elections which will be in compliance with the approved NBBF statutes.
It was reported on Monday that the Associate Head Coach of D’Tigers quit his role with the national team.
Ebun Comets led the charge winning all their games against Nile University, ABU Kings, Yobe Warriors and Safety Knights of Abuja.
Reacting to a recent media report, the federation’s president, Engr Musa Kida said that all hands are on deck over the clearance of the kits from its sponsor, Peak.
Action now moves to the national finals billed for July 7 to 12, featuring eight teams.
NBBF President, Engr Musa Kida made this known as calls for inclusion of rising Nigerian stars who recently got drafted into the National Basketball Association (NBA) league grows.
The Federation of International Basketball Associations recently announced April 15 to May 31, 2021 as the last phase for training and certification of intending members and qualified members.
The announcement was made by the NBBF Secretary General, Afolabi-Oluwayemi Olabisi, on Sunday following deliberation by the board’s Technical Committee.
This call became necessary following self-declarations of top NBA players who have pledged their support and international career to Nigerian Basketball programme.
The team, who went to neighbouring Kebbi State for a tune up game, was not so lucky on their way home as they a head-on collision with a utility vehicle.
The body, while recognising the landmark feat of the federation since it came on board in 2017, stated its intention in looking at ways to partner NBBF for more developmental programmes at the international and grassroots level.
Training camp to be held at Fairfield Inn and Suites, Atlanta will start on January 31 and end on February 8.