The Federal Government on Thursday announced the withdrawal of Nigeria from all international basketball competitions for a period of two years.
Briefing journalists in Abuja, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, said President Muhammadu Buhari approved Nigeria’s withdrawal from the competitions.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Ismaila Abubakar, the minister said a committee would be set up to oversee basketball leagues in the country.
“Following the unending crisis which have plagued and nearly crippled the development of basketball in Nigeria, President Buhari has approved the withdrawal of Nigeria from all international basketball competitions for a period of two years. This is with immediate effect,” he said.
