Ado Salisu
The Northwest zonal representative of the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF), Yusuf Sirajo, has appointed Gambo Musa of Jigawa State as Technical Director for basketball development in the Northwest region.
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The appointment, contained in a letter signed by Sirajo and made available to journalists, was based on Musa’s merit, commitment and loyalty to the federation.
According to the letter, Musa will provide technical leadership and support for strategies aimed at promoting basketball development across the region.
The committee is expected to focus on talent identification, coaching and officiating capacity building, grassroots competitions and engagement with stakeholders to strengthen the growth of basketball in the Northwest.
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The letter expressed confidence that Musa’s appointment would create greater opportunities for young basketball players and contribute to the overall development of the game in the region.
Sirajo congratulated Musa on his appointment and called on basketball stakeholders across the Northwest to work collectively with the new technical director to achieve the committee’s objectives.
He also congratulated the newly elected NBBF President, Dr Abdullahi Mustapha DAM, on his victory in the federation’s recently concluded elections.
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Sirajo assured the new president that basketball stakeholders in the Northwest would contribute their efforts towards promoting the growth and development of the sport across the region.
Musa is a Nigerian basketball referee and coach who also serves as an internationally recognised official with FIBA credentials.