Newly elected vice president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Ugo Udezue, has pledged to team up with the other board members and progressive stakeholders to give the game a new lease of life.

Speaking after the elections in Abuja that gave hime the vice presidency unopposed, Udezue thanked the delegates to the elective NBBF congress, Nigerian basketball lovers for the belief they have in his capacity to serve.

While congratulating the new NBBF President, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, on his new office, the AFA Sports boss pledged his support and the belief that the new board will build on the foundations laid by the previous administrations for a better Nigerian Basketball ecosystem.

He said that the board is committed to serving all six zones and the FCT equally for tangible and balanced grassroots and infrastructural development.

Udezue said: “I am deeply grateful to the delegates of the elective congress for the trust you placed in me today. This victory belongs to every state association, coach, player and fan who believes Nigerian basketball can stand among the very best in the world.

“I warmly congratulate Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi on his election as President. I look forward to working closely with him and the new Board to build on the foundations laid by those who served before us.

“To the South East, and to every zone that stood with us: thank you. Our work now is to serve all six zones equally. That means better facilities, stronger leagues, and national teams run with the professionalism our athletes deserve.

“To my fellow candidates, I extend my respect and an open hand. Let us move forward together. The work begins now.”

Udezue served as the chairman of the Sponsorship and Marketing Committee in the previous board led by Musa Kida.