Lagos state government has forged a partnership with the Nigerian hierarchy of the National Basketball Association, following a productive meeting in a bid to strengthen, nurture, and improve basketball development in the metropolitan city of Lagos.
The NBA Nigeria team paid a visit to the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as they outlined plans for the strategic growth of the sport in Lagos. Amongst the high-powered delegation include former Nigerian-American player and current ESPN basketball analyst, Chiney Ogwumike.
Sanwo-Olu further took to his official X account, where he wrote, “I received the leadership of NBA Nigeria at Lagos House, Marina. It was a productive engagement that reaffirmed the important role sports play in youth development and community building.
“The NBA team outlined their commitment to growing basketball from the grassroots and expressed their readiness to partner with us in ways that extend far beyond the game itself. They are keen to leverage their network to attract investment, strengthen our sports infrastructure, and enhance the capacity of our coaches and technical personnel.
“They are also focused on creating pathways for our young athletes by offering them opportunities for growth, exposure, and international recognition. This aligns strongly with our administration’s vision to use sports as a tool for empowerment, social development, and economic growth.
“Together, we can unlock the potential of our young people and further establish Lagos as a hub for sporting excellence,” he concluded.
