The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has described the death of FIBA Secretary-General and IOC member, Patrick Baumann, as unbelievable and shocking.
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Baumann, who is a member of the International Olympic Committee, was a prominent figure within global sport holding multiple positions.
The body said: “Basketball has lost a leader, an advocate and a friend and our thoughts are with Patrick’s wife and two children at this tragic time.”
In a letter dated May 28, 2018, signed by FIBA Secretary General, Patrick Baumann, and addressed to NBBF President, Engineer Musa Kida, the body reiterated unequivocally its earlier stance recognizing Kida and his board as being in charge of basketball affairs in Nigeria until such time that a new election will be held.