The Board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) convened on Saturday, 1st March 2026 at the Lagos Boat Club, Lagos.
The meeting was presided over by the NBBF President, Musa Kida, who welcomed members and highlighted the enormous tasks ahead for the Federation in the 2026 calendar year.
In his opening remarks, the President expressed profound appreciation to Bola Tinubu, GCON, for his sustained support of basketball and sports development in Nigeria. He further acknowledged the strategic backing of the leadership of the National Sports Commission, particularly the Chairman and the Director-General, for their continued collaboration with the Federation.
1. D’TIGRESS – FIBA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
The Board deliberated extensively on Nigeria’s participation in the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers scheduled for 11th–17th March 2026 in Lyon, France.
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 emphasized the importance of maintaining Nigeria’s dominant standing in African women’s basketball and strengthening its global competitiveness.
2. INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS & HIGH-TICKET EVENTS
The Board reviewed and approved preparations for the Federation’s major 2026 international engagements, including:
• The WNBA preparation tour and strategic exhibition engagements.
• FIBA World Cup Qualifier Windows 3 and 4 (Men’s).
• Additional continental and international competitions within the approved calendar.
The Board reiterated its commitment to structured planning, financial discipline, and high-performance standards across all national teams.
3. 2026 BUDGET APPROVAL
After due consideration and deliberation, the Board formally approved the 2026 NBBF Budget, covering:
• National team programs (Men, Women, Youth)
• International competition participation
• Domestic league operations
• Grassroots and development programs
• Administrative and governance operations
The Board emphasized prudent financial management and alignment with the Federation’s constitutional mandate under Article 5 (Mission and Role).
4. SPONSORSHIP & COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
The Board reviewed ongoing commercial efforts and granted formal approval for sponsorship and partnership engagements currently under negotiation and structuring.
In furtherance of the Federation’s commercial growth strategy, the Board 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.
5. RESOLUTION
The Board unanimously resolved to:
• Provide full institutional backing for all approved 2026 activities.
• Support D’Tigress and other national teams in their international engagements.
• Strengthen sponsorship and commercial partnerships.
• Maintain governance stability and compliance with the NBBF Constitution.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to unity, institutional stability, and the continued advancement of Nigerian basketball.
