Bayelsa moves to begin scrabble, chess in schools
Bayelsa State is set to introduce scrabble and chess into its secondary schools, following Governor Diri’s directive to boost intellectual development. Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-moves-to-begin-scrabble-chess-in-schools/
The government of Bayelsa State is set to introduce scrabble and chess into its secondary schools, according to a report from the Ministry of Sports Development. Commissioner for Sports Development, Daniel Igali, led a delegation to the Ministry of Education to begin planning for the state's first Secondary Schools Scrabble Championship.
This initiative was prompted by Governor Douye Diri's directive during the sixth edition of the Governor Diri National Scrabble Classics. The plan aims to enhance students' intellectual development and critical thinking skills. Igali expressed confidence that Bayelsa would produce future national and international champions in these disciplines.
The program will employ a train-the-trainer approach, with coaches from the Bayelsa State Sports Council training selected teachers to prepare and mentor students. Emalah Gentle, Commissioner for Education, praised the Ministry of Sports Development for its prompt response to the governor's mandate, highlighting Bayelsa's growing reputation in Nigerian school sports.
The meeting, which included several key officials from both ministries, focused on developing a detailed roadmap for implementing the scrabble and chess programs.
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