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Gov AbdulRazaq Applauds Kwara Trio’s Success At Africa’s Scrabble Championship
He urges the young champs to continue to develop themselves in the games of their choice, and work harder next time to break new records.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has extends his heartfelt congratulations to three young Kwarans who have recently secured medals for their exceptional performances at the African Youth Scrabble Championship.
The Kwara trio are Aliu Qudus who placed 2nd; Olojoku Boluwatife Sufyan (5th); and Olosun Khalid (8th). Their feats mean they are among the best Scrabble players on the continent.
This is contained in a statement signed on Friday, September 1, 2023, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, who disclosed that three are students of Government High School Ilorin.
According to him, “Unlike other games where only the best three are recognized, Scrabble championships honour players who place between 1st and 10th in the game that involves strategic joggling of letter tiles to form meaningful words, while players are timed and guided by stringent rules.
“The Governor says the feats of the Kwara children point up their high intellects, time management skills, and
ability to strategise and plan, think fast, and respect rules — a skills set AbdulRazaq says are necessary for anyone aspiring to greater success in life.
AbdulRazaq, however, urges the young champs to continue to develop themselves in the games of their choice, and work harder next time to break new records for posterity.
“The future is definitely bright for these champions, and we pray to Almighty God to grant them good fortunes always,” the Governor says.
He also wishes the players the best of luck as they get set to represent Kwara State at the forthcoming Youth Games in Delta later this year.
