Senator Binos Sponsors Chess Competition, EYN IDP Camp Emerges Victorious
In his quest to enhance the intellectual capacity of the younger generation through critical thinking and deep reasoning, Senator (Rev) Binos Dauda Yaroe saw the need to sponsor a Chess Tournament that led to various schools in Adamawa State participating.
The Senator representing Adamawa Southern Senatorial District is known for his love for Chess and the advantages associated with it, hence he thought it wise to explore ways for young secondary school students to be exposed to Chess to enable them to tap into the benefits related to playing Chess.
Speaking with the pressmen shortly after the tournament, Senator Binos D. Yaroe said that he sponsored the tournament to support Vivian Ibrahim in her efforts to promote Chess in the State, especially among the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
In his words, “Chess is a game that develops the mind, that keeps people engaged, and takes people off the street. When she (referring to Vivian Ibrahim) approached me that she wanted to organize this tournament, and she needed support, I wholeheartedly welcomed it, and I stepped forward to sponsor the event”.
Senator Binos, who was pleased with the large turnout of various secondary school students at the competition, urged them to engage in meaningful adventures that would develop their minds positively.
Also speaking, Vivian Ibrahim, the Founder of Queenvee Chess Academy, said that Chess has shaped and reshaped her life, adding that it connects her with high-profile personalities and public figures within and outside the country.
She pointed out that Senator Binos is a listening father who is ready at any time to help when he is reached out to. Hence, he agreed to sponsor the Chess Tournament for the second time for students in the State.
Vivian, who described Chess as a guide to life, noted that the game requires strategies and critical thinking in order to defeat an opponent.
According to her, “Chess is a game of strategy; it sharpens the brain. In Chess, you go to war with your mind. You have to be positive in your next move. One advantage of playing Chess is that people playing Chess don’t suffer from memory loss when they grow old”.
Ibrahim said that this was the third edition of the secondary schools tournament, adding that one of her objectives was to ensure children in the IDP Camp socialise with other children outside the camp.
Nugwa Timothy and Yohanna Bulus, who emerged as the overall winners for the female and male categories, respectively, could not hide their joy when interacting with newsmen shortly after the tournament.
According to them, Chess is a game for critical thinkers and people with a deep sense of reasoning and a high level of strategy.
EYN IDP Camp Malko’i emerged first in the Tournament, St. Peter’s Junior Seminary and GDSS Karewa emerged in second and third positions respectively.
The tournament called Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe Schools Chess Tournament was organized by Queenvee Chess Academy and the Nigeria School Sports Federation and sponsored by Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe.
