NBBF: Rivers State Government throws weight behind Musa Kida re-election bid.

By Eyo Kelvin

Governor, Nyesom Wike CON, GSSRS, POS Africa

The Rivers State Government has thrown weight behind Engineer Musa Kida re-election bid as Nigeria Basketball Federation President.

The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Sports, Sir Honour Sirawoo made this known when DA-F Basketball Program hosted the victorious 3x3 Champions at the National Youth Festival games in Ilorin.

Speaking to www.kelvianomedia.blogspot.com.ng, Sir Honour Sirawoo stated "Rivers State Government and Rivers State Basketball has benefited from Musa Kida support, he is not tired so why must we be tired of having him there," Sirawoo explained.

"His presence as the President of Nigeria Basketball Federation was very useful to us at least you can see the talent we have, that's a reflection of what his doing.

"So why must we not support him, of course Rivers State Government will wholeheartedly support Musa Kida because his presence there will bring more good things to us",

"So all we can do as our own appreciation is to support him, because the more he goes the better for us". Sirawoo concluded.

On his part, Coach Fubara Onyanabo of the DA-F Basketball Program who led and guided the kids to the 3x3 Champions stated that he doesn't follow blindly.

"I don't follow blindly, his archivement are there and they speak for themselves,"

"You heard what the permanent secretary said, Rivers State entirely is throwing the weight behind Musa Kida"

The event witnessed award ceremonies given to basketball enthusiastic, who have contributed immensely to the growth of basketball in the state, notably among them are Dr. Ahmed Musa Kida, China Acheru, Coach Laami Johnson, and Bodiseowei Desmond.