The Nigeria Scrabble Federation Board

The 10th edition of the World Scrabble Championship is being held in Johor Bahru Malaysia, from 26–29 November 2009. Nigeria is represented by Jighere Wellington, Dennis Ikekeregor, Chinedu Okwelogu and Saidu Ayo. The tournament is covered on the WSC website and Nigeria's performance is covered here.

  • Le Meridien front view The Venue
    Front View of the venue Le Meridien Hotel
  • Cross section of players 2008 GA classics - Playing Area
    Cross section of players at last year's event.
  • Cultural display 2008 GA classics - Gala Nite
    Cultural display at the closing of last years event
  • Group Photograph with the Governor 2008 GA classics
    Players take a group photograph with the Governor
  • Gov. gives out prizes 2008 GA Classics -Winners
    The Governor presents a prize to Gen. Gold Eburu
  • Cross section of players 2008 GA Classics - Playing Arena
    Cross section photo of players slugging it out!
  • The trophies 2008 GA Classics - The Prizes
    The trophies won at last year's edition of the tournament
  • Cultural Dance at Gala Nite 2008 GA Classics -Gala Nite!
    More cultural show at the Gala Nite
  • Players 2008 GA Classics -Masters
    former Africa Champion Dennis Ikekeregor(right)
    and Rasheed Balogun
  • The winner 2008 GA Classics -The Champion
    The winner of last year's edition - Emmanuel Umujose

Scrabble© in Nigeria is managed by Verallen Nigeria Limited. The association was concessioned to the company in May 2009 and Verallen Nigeria Limited are now the major financier of Scrabble© Administration in Nigeria. They provide necessary and robust funding for all activities regarding the development and sustainability of Scrabble in Nigeria.

Six representives were chosen to represent each of the six geo-political zones in the country.

The N.S.F board

  1. Engr. Allen Egbe - Chairman N.S.F Board and Concessionaire
  2. Chief Toke Aka - President
  3. Suleiman Gora - 1st Vice President (North Central Zonal Representative)
  4. Innocent Alelionwu - 2nd Vice President (South East Zonal Representative)
  5. Aminu Mohammed - North West Zonal Representative
  6. Faruk Babainna - North East Zonal Representative
  7. Jack Mpakaboari - South South Zonal Representative
  8. Prince Dapo Ajibade - South West Zonal Representative
  9. Femi Awowade - International/Players Representative

The above board was officially inaugurated on the 9th of June 2009. Ms. Uche Onwumeh is the Secretary General of the N.S.F. At an inaugural meeting of the board held on the 9th of June 2009, the following committees were formed with their respective chairmen.

  • Publicity Committee - Chief Toke Aka (Chairman)
  • Technical Committee - Jack Mpakaboari (Chairman)
  • Marketing/Sponsorship Committee - Prince Dapo Ajibade (Chairman)
  • Rules, Ethics and Discipline Committee - Suleiman Gora (Chairman)
  • Welfare Committee - Faruk Babainna (Chairman)
  • Constitution Review Committee - Aminu Mohammed (Chairman)

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