The tournament which is being organised by the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF and sponsors by the Nestle Milo, attracted the host state Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Gombe, Niger, Cross River, Oyo, Bayelsa and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja.
Speaking the national president of the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF, Olabisi Joseph said arrangements are in top gear towards a colourful final.
Joseph said that the federation in conjunction with the company have successfully organizing the tournament for over two decades which contributed in discovery of hidden talented and skillful players across the country.
She added most of the men and women national basketball players currently were the product of NSSF tournaments, calling on more corporate organisations to complement the state and the federal government efforts in this regard.
The President said that the federation will continue to do its best especially in the area of grassroots development aimed at sustaining the high profile of the country at international engagements.
While expressing appreciate to all those who have contributed in one ways or the other, she charged the executive members of the federation and the sports coordinators across the country to continue to project and promote various sporting events in order to actualize the set objectives
Meanwhile, Rumfa College basketball team, the representative of Kano state in the tournament has make an impact in the championship.
The director of sports in Kano state ministry of education, Malam Ibrahim Bello stated this in an interview with newsmen in Lagos.
Bello said despite the fact that Team Kano lost in the semi final against its Niger state counterpart, the boys deserve commendation for their commitment and determination during the match.
The director however applauded Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his unflinching support morally and financially to the state contingent.
Bello assured that the state ministry of education will do everything possible to ensure they continue projecting the good image of the state at various national competition in the country.
