New Nauru Federation Executive

The Nauru Island Basketball Association (NIBA) new members are enthusiastic in reviving basketball on the island. Hon. Mr Fredrick Pitcher MP has been elected as the federation president, he is a Cabinet Minister in the Nauru Government elected in late 2004, being responsible for the portfolios of Commerce, Industry & Resources.

The new members are:
President - Hon. Mr Frederick Pitcher MP
V/ President - Hon. Mr Mathew Batsuia MP
Secretary General - Mr Godwyn Debao
Assistant Secretary - Mrs. Flora Ika
Treasurer - Mrs. Denise Jones
A / Treasurer - Mrs. Janet Hubert

Mr pitcher has been playing basketball at all levels for the past 20 years, including for the Nauru National Team, and stints with clubs in New York, Japan, Manila and Australia. Fredrick still plays competitively on Nauru and enjoys teaching the young kids a lesson or two!! Both Fredrick and the committee are looking forward to working with FIBA Oceania and others in developing the game further on Nauru.