NSF Zonal Coordinator Calls For More Collaboration For Southwest Closed Scrabble Tourney

Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) South West Zonal coordinator Emmanuel Egbele has called for more collaborations and support as the 2nd edition of the South-West Closed Scrabble Tournament holds this Saturday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

The tournament which is strictly designed for participants in the zone had its first edition last year in Ibadan Oyo state where a new winner, Adeyemi Adeosun emerged even in the presence of more established players from the region.

Mr Egbele made the call in a statement to all stakeholders ahead of the event which will be the first tournament to take centre stage in the country after the World English Language Scrabble Players Association Championship (WESPAC) held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

He acknowledged the tacit backings provided for the maiden edition as he called on them to once again, rally round organisation of the one-day event especially as it is coming in the year preceding the 2024 National Sports Festival.

“For this year’s edition,” he said, “plans are at an advanced stage, however we need the support of all stakeholders in the region towards a successful event.I am therefore soliciting our financial support.

‘This is our Event and we must support it. We also have corporate sponsorship opportunities for businesses to be branded on our publicity materials where you would have special mentions and acknowledgment.

‘We will also approach us individually for support. Please kindly support us despite the times notwithstanding the situation in the country.

‘We want to deliver a stellar event and our collective effort is required in this regard. Also, we expect to have as many eligible players to participate.”