Nigerian Government Inaugurates the Interim Management Committee for the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF)

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By Samantha Allen

Published: June 3, 2022 | 7:15 AM GMT

You may recollect that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, approved the suspension of Nigerian basketball teams from international competitions for a period of two years as a result of the Federation’s long-running crisis, with the promise of forming an Interim Management Committee (IMC) in a short time.

For the duration of the withdrawal, the IMC will be in charge of the federation’s affairs. As a result, plans have been finalized to launch the IMC on June 4, 2022, at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package ‘B’ Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. An exhibition match between two FCT schools will take place prior to the game.

The committee is expected to launch a youth basketball league and a domestic league upon its inauguration to assist in the development of domestic players so that we can have a pool of players to represent the country in international tournaments after the withdrawal period.

This will start the ball rolling by providing opportunities for our local players to compete on a regular basis at home, thereby elevating their status to the point where they can receive scholarships to universities all over the world and clubs to play for, thereby improving their living standards, which will have a positive impact on Nigeria’s economy.

The following are the members of the Interim Management Committee (IMC), who will be sworn in by the government on Saturday:
Chairman: Dr. Henry Nzekwu

Dr. Henry Nzekwu – Chairman
Mr. Udon Ubon Humapwa – Member
Mr. Frank Jituboh – Member
Zenith Bank Representative – Member
Prof. Adamu Ahmed – Member
Mr. Peter Nelson – Member
Grp. Captain Rahinatu Garba – Member
Aderemi Adewunmi – Member
Oluchi Nzekwe – Member
Seni Adio (SAN) – Member
Signed
Mohammed Manga
Director (Press & Public Relations)

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.