Musa Kida Commends President Tinubu For Prompt Payment Of D’tigress Rewards
The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF, Engr. Musa Kida, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the prompt payment of financial rewards to D’Tigress and their officials.
Kida praised the President for rewarding the team after winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament. He said the gesture demonstrates the government’s commitment to sports development in Nigeria.
The NBBF President noted that the timely disbursement of the funds shows that athletes’ welfare is a priority for the current administration. He added that such support will motivate other national teams to excel on the continental and global stage.
The captain of D’Tigress, while responding to the development, said the team is grateful to the President. She stated, “We are more than grateful to Mr. President, the First Lady, and the leadership of the National Sports Commission, led by the Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and the Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade.”
Kida further urged corporate organizations and other stakeholders to emulate the President’s support for sports. He said sustained investment is necessary to maintain Nigeria’s dominance in African basketball.
He reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to building on the success of D’Tigress. Kida said the team will continue to work hard to bring more honours to the country and make Nigerians proud.
