# Nigeria Basketball Federation leadership and administrative > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-basketball-federation-leadership-and-administrative > Updated: 2026-09-23T20:47:57.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) is experiencing administrative tension involving leadership disputes and constitutional concerns. Mustapha Abdullahi, a candidate for the NBBF presidency, has campaigned for a “paradigm shift” and “comprehensive repositioning” of the sport, focusing on corporate investment, institutional discipline, and support for youth and women’s basketball. As the leadership contest progresses, the federation has faced scrutiny regarding a proposed Congress in Yola. Critics have raised concerns over potential breaches of the 2019 Constitution, specifically regarding the notice period and procedures for convening the meeting. Stakeholders have suggested that the National Sports Commission intervene, noting that a Congress has not been held in approximately three years. Amidst these disputes, Abdullahi has called for unity and results-driven leadership to create a structured environment for the sport’s development. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Nigeria Basketball Federation faces leadership disputes and constitutional concerns The Nigeria Basketball Federation faces constitutional disputes over a proposed Congress in Yola, while presidential candidate Mustapha Abdullahi calls for unity and results-oriented leadership. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-basketball-federation-faces-leadership-disputes-and-constitutional-concerns ### 2026-09-21: Mustapha Abdullahi seeks reform for Nigerian basketball NBBF presidential candidate Mustapha Abdullahi is calling for a paradigm shift in Nigerian basketball, focusing on corporate investment, international partnerships, and youth development. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mustapha-abdullahi-seeks-reform-for-nigerian-basketball --- Cite as: Nigeria Basketball Federation leadership and administrative. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-basketball-federation-leadership-and-administrative