NEWS: FG SACKS INTERIM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR NIGERIA BASKETBALL

Mr. Sunday Dare

"With the Federal Government’s rescission from its earlier withdrawal of Nigeria Basketball from the International scene and relisting the NBBF, beginning from Nigeria’s participation in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Africa Qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda, the continuation of the IMC is no longer necessary." FG

In pursuit of finding a lasting solution to the lingering crisis in the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), the Federal Government, through the Youth and Sports Development Ministry, had cause to set up an Interim Management Committee (IMC).

The IMC, which was constituted on 4th June, 2022 followed Nigeria’s withdrawal from International competitions for two years.

Consequently, with the Federal Government’s rescission from its earlier withdrawal of Nigeria Basketball from the International scene and relisting the NBBF, beginning from Nigeria’s participation in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Africa Qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda, the continuation of the IMC is no longer necessary.

The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, in a statement issued and signed by Mohammed Manga, Director, Press and Public Relations Department on Wednesday 17 August, announced  the dissolution of the Interim Management Committee for Nigeria Basketball and that it was with immediate effect.

The Ministry in the same connection, wishes to thank the Chairman and Members of the now defunct Committee for their invaluable services to the Basketball family and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.