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Constitution
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus
Abuja, Oct. 29, 2016 (NAN) Tijani Umar, President of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), on Saturday in Abuja urged for all hands to be on deck as the federation puts in place its Constitution.
“This call is necessary, in order for all of us in the basketball family to do this once and for all, so as to safeguard the future of the sport in the country,’’ he told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Umar said putting the Constitution in place was not about autonomy as many may construe but about ensuring the game was run in line with due process and global practices.
“Doing this is not about any autonomy, but because we have to ensure due process in all we do in running the game in Nigeria and keep up with what obtains worldwide,’’ he said.
The NBBF president called for support from all stakeholders, especially the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports, in order to achieve this.
“The issue about having our Constitution, which will be in line with what the Federation of International Basketball (FIBA) demands, is long overdue.
“So, we need all the logistics and all the support, especially from the Ministry,’’ he said.
Umar said the process of putting in place the Constitution had already started with all major stakeholders going through the draft copy on Friday and Saturday in Abuja.
“The NBBF Executive Committee meeting which started on Friday has been going through the draft copy. The meeting is an enlarged one, involving all major stakeholders.
“Notes and submissions on this copy will be deliberated upon and collated for another copy which we will submit to FIBA and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) for their input.
“The federation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will then ratify the final copy in January,’’ he said.(NAN)
(Edited by Olawale Alabi)