NBA Africa and the Agence Française de Development (AFD) unveiled a newly refurbished court at the Campos Stadium as part of the Jr. NBA & AFD Basketball Experience program in Lagos.
The refurbishment project, which commenced in June in collaboration with the Lagos State Sports Commission, will benefit youth from Lagos and surrounding communities by providing them with more opportunities to learn and play the game of basketball.
Speaking during the event, the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Emmanuelle Blatmann said “Sports have the power to unite people, and this project exemplifies the strong ties between France, AFD, and Nigeria in promoting youth empowerment and skill development through sport. I am convinced that having this dedicated sharing space will enable young girls and boys to become changemakers in their local communities.”
In the same vein, the AFD Director for Nigeria, Xavier Muron said “This new facility will give even greater impact to the deployment of education through sports activities in schools, by providing young people with a space in which to practice and realize their full potential.”
NBA Africa VP and Country Head of NBA Nigeria, Gbemisola Abudu said they remain committed to using the game as a vehicle for driving positive social and economic change in Nigeria while encouraging more young boys and girls to play the game and live healthy, active lifestyles.
Jr. NBA & AFD Basketball Experience program is part of AFD and NBA Africa’s larger collaboration to support youth development through basketball across the continent.
