The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) says 75,000$ (about N12 million) will be given as prize money to winners at the 7th Governor Godswill Akpabio International Scrabble Classics slated for September 25 to 29 in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
According to Farouk Baba-Inna, a member of the NSF Technical Committee, the money would be shared among winners featuring in the four categories of the tournament.
While speaking to newsmen in Lagos, Baba-Inna said the categories are; Masters, Intermediate, Open and Veteran.
“The governor is an avid scrabble player, and he has decided to invest in the growth of the game in the country,” he said.
“The tournament will serve as a platform for players to measure the improvement of their skills and also win lucrative prizes.”
He further clarified the quota of the prize money which each champions from the four categories stands to grab.
“The winner in the Master’s category will collect N2.25 million, while the winner in the intermediate class will smile home with N1 million.
“The best players in the Open and Veteran categories will win N700,000 each, while the overall best player in the Ladies category will go home with N100,000,” Baba-Inna explained.
The NSF official disclosed that the five-day event is billed for the Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort in Uyo.
