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Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by ebidabs: 1:08pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
Gov. Diri Rewards Nine-year-old African Chess Champion, Deborah Quickpen With Scholarship, N4m ...Appoints Her Youth Ambassador Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has honoured nine-year-old Deborah Quickpen following her heroic performance at the recent Africa Youth Chess Championship in Accra, Ghana. Miss Quickpen emerged champion in the Under-10 category after winning nine out of 10 games. Governor Diri, who received the Bayelsa-born Chess prodigy inside the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Yenagoa, announced a scholarship to university level whether in Nigeria or overseas, a N4m cash gift as well as appointed her a Youth Ambassador. Speaking during the reception, Governor Diri said: "On behalf of the government and the good people of Bayelsa State, I welcome you home and say a very big congratulations. You are a worthy daughter of this state. Having started on this beautiful note, your government will support you. “I therefore appoint you an Ambassador of Bayelsa State youths. Your appointment is in academics. I hereby announce that your academics be followed up with the game you already know how to play. You have to attend a school whether in Nigeria or overseas where you can combine both academics and sports, particularly chess. "For making personal sacrifice alongside your parents and coaches, I also announce a cash gift of four million naira. “Let me use this opportunity to appreciate your parents for training you up well. Every giant begins from the home. Today, you are the giant in your age bracket in Africa.“ Governor Diri urged parents to follow the example of Mr and Mrs Quickpen to train up their children in the way they should go so that they will become assets to the society, the state and country. In his remarks, the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Daniel Igali, said three young Bayelsans represented Nigeria in three different categories at the championship, namely Deborah Quickpen, Treasure Ebiakpo and Shine Ekpore, who he said all made the state proud. Igali thanked the governor for the honour done her and other athletes in the state. Miss Quickpen had also represented Bayelsa at the just concluded 6th National Youth Games at Ilorin, Kwara State, where she won three gold medals. She is the youngest Nigerian and African to win the prestigious chess championship. Daniel Alabrah Chief Press Secretary to the Bayelsa State Governor November 3, 2021 53 Likes 16 Shares
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Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by Supersami(m): 1:38pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
While i am still an unemployed graduate looking for job. Bayelsa my state. 25 Likes |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by Kissiemu(m): 2:52pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
Quickpen? Well, what can a nigga do? 23 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by Leverage2021: 3:06pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
Don't allow buhari to see this pic Muslims have a thing for girls at nine Example is the aboki below that is making enquiry already stated in the writeup 83 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by BlackfireX: 3:09pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
Quickpen Is that her name?? 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by ebidabs: 9:42am On Nov 05, 2021 |
Quickpen Is that her name?? Yes 3 Likes |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by clockwisereport: 7:31am On Nov 06, 2021 |
Supersami:You can try racewalking. Who knows, you can represent Nigeria in All Africa Games and Olympics. If racewalking is too hard for you, you can try mountain climbing or powerlifting 23 Likes |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by clockwisereport: 7:33am On Nov 06, 2021 |
Quickpen with a Quick brain. Bayelsa is doing well in sports. Thanks to Daniel Igali's leadership style. From Blessing Oborodudu to Quickpen, Bayelsa is shining in sports Lalasticlala 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by sageb: 7:59am On Nov 06, 2021 |
Good gesture by the miracle Governor 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by EagleNest(m): 8:00am On Nov 06, 2021 |
I'm glad she's recognised an rewarded. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by sageb: 8:05am On Nov 06, 2021 |
Supersami: What kind of jobs can you do? What is your qualification? Are you in Yenagoa? I have lived in yenagoa before, I left years ago but there is someone I will link you up with. 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by sageb: 8:10am On Nov 06, 2021 |
ebidabs: I remember back then, na so them go dey bear funny names Ayakeme WHISKEY HEINEKEN Lokpobiri BOYLOAF victor 25 Likes |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by Circuitlord(m): 9:04am On Nov 06, 2021 |
Commendable! Reward for intelligence Congrats to the girl The name sound is strong oo 9 Likes |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by Ambeed(f): 9:05am On Nov 06, 2021 |
Congratulations child. Bayelsa and their funny English names. You'll hear names like Headmaster Horsefall Carpenter Goodmoney 18 Likes |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by Bayaar02(m): 9:05am On Nov 06, 2021 |
Great news 2 Likes |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by lonelydora: 9:06am On Nov 06, 2021 |
Never knew Bayelsa is still in Nigeria. Haven't heard from them in while. 8 Likes |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by DropsMic(m): 9:06am On Nov 06, 2021 |
Btw.... 11 year old Tani Adewumi is also a National Chess Master in the United States -> Tani Adewumi: 10 Year Old Nigerian is Now a US National Chess Master Nigerian kids be doing great things 26 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by TalkTalkTwins(m): 9:06am On Nov 06, 2021 |
Ok |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by OssyMalik: 9:06am On Nov 06, 2021 |
You go fear name na! Quickpen ko, slowpencil ni. Congrats anyway 8 Likes |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by Hemanwel(m): 9:07am On Nov 06, 2021 |
The four posters above me posted at exactly the same time, while I came a minute later. The hustle for FTC is real mehn! Lol. @topic: The Supreme Court governor has done well! |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by Starships4u(m): 9:07am On Nov 06, 2021 |
Congratulations to her. This is one game I don't know how to play. |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by Nobody: 9:07am On Nov 06, 2021 |
Quickpen I like her key holder. Shows she's a "queen" already. Nice one. I'd like to play Chess with her to see how good she really is. 4 Likes |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by Yankee101: 9:07am On Nov 06, 2021 |
More of this |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by EXLOVER(m): 9:08am On Nov 06, 2021 |
All this Bayelsa State Governors forbids doing general project, their own projects is just to award just one person. Best Chess player Nengi TrickyTee Most hardworking widow. What happen to building bridges, building industries, creating jobs and beautifying that small state to an island? 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by anambraamaka: 9:10am On Nov 06, 2021 |
Nice One |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by Badguy77(m): 9:11am On Nov 06, 2021 |
Her parents taught her well...But they didnt teach her to smile when taking pictures abi...Congratulations to her 5 Likes |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by oshonwambada: 9:11am On Nov 06, 2021 |
Leverage2021:lolz.u no well oooo 1 Like |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by ruggedtimi(m): 9:12am On Nov 06, 2021 |
As a fan of chess from bayelsa state, I am so proud of her. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Deborah Quickpen Is African Chess Champion! Governor Diri Rewards Her by Boogyman557: 9:12am On Nov 06, 2021 |
HOLLY GRAM REAL MATTERS. WTF MAN 1 Like |
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