Kingsley Kanayo
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday made a phone call to Wellington Jighere the world’s new Scrabble champion.
Mr Jighere Wellington of Nigeria on Sunday morning emerged the new Scrabble champion of the world after defeating Lewis Mackay 4-0 in a Best of Seven series in Perth Australia.
The duel which was monitored online kicked off at 2 a.m. Nigerian time with the winner set to emerge after coming tops in seven games.
A series of tweets by presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu confirmed the call.
Pres @MBuhari was on the phone moments ago, felicitating with a Nigerian who has emerged World Scrabble Champion, the first ever from Africa
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) November 8, 2015
“I called to rejoice with you over your performance. You have done the country proud, and we are very happy.” -President @MBuhari
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) November 8, 2015
“Please, pass my congratulations to other members of Team Nigeria.” President Buhari told Jighere.
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) November 8, 2015
Jighere was delighted at the phone call from the President, and pledged to bring more glory to his fatherland.
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) November 8, 2015
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