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

While i am still an unemployed graduate looking for job. Bayelsa my state.

Quickpen?

Well, what can a nigga do?

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

Quickpen



Is that her name??

Quickpen



Is that her name??

Yes

Supersami:
While i am still an unemployed graduate looking for job. Bayelsa my state.

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

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

Good gesture by the miracle Governor

I'm glad she's recognised an rewarded.

Supersami:
While i am still an unemployed graduate looking for job. Bayelsa my state.

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.

ebidabs:
Quickpen



Is that her name??

Yes

I remember back then, na so them go dey bear funny names
Ayakeme WHISKEY
HEINEKEN Lokpobiri
BOYLOAF victor

Commendable!
Reward for intelligence
Congrats to the girl
The name sound is strong oo

Congratulations child.

Bayelsa and their funny English names.

You'll hear names like
Headmaster
Horsefall
Carpenter
Goodmoney

Great news

Never knew Bayelsa is still in Nigeria. Haven't heard from them in while.

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

Ok

You go fear name na!

Quickpen ko, slowpencil ni.

Congrats anyway

Congratulations to her.

This is one game I don't know how to play.

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.

More of this

Nice One

Her parents taught her well...But they didnt teach her to smile when taking pictures abi...Congratulations to her

Leverage2021:
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

lolz.u no well oooo

As a fan of chess from bayelsa state, I am so proud of her.

HOLLY GRAM REAL MATTERS. WTF MAN