The initiator of the Mark D’Ball Basketball Championship, Mark Igoche, has commended the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, for taking bold initiatives to address the lingering crisis in the country’s basketball family.
Igoche, in a statement, praised the DG’s decision to summon basketball stakeholders across the country, describing it as the right move from a leader with sound judgment.
He said, “Right move from a right-thinking leader who is ready to confront the impediment a path others have avoided. For this, I salute the DG’s thoughtfulness. This is a masterclass in sports administration.”
Igoche described Olopade’s role as a significant step towards bringing lasting peace to Nigerian basketball, which has divided stakeholders into various camps.
“Unity is lacking among stakeholders, and it’s time we transition from disunity to unity for the common interest of the sport.
“The DG’s approach is a good starting point. We need to put aside our differences and work towards a common goal, the development of Nigerian basketball,” he said.
Igoche also charged basketball stakeholders to support Olopade’s efforts when he said, “Let’s give the DG our full support and cooperation. We owe it to ourselves, our players, and the future of Nigerian basketball.”
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