CPAN

In the Spirit of Uniting Minds with Every Move that Counts
We are glad to Celebrate this day Sunday the 20th July, 2025
Which is the International Chess Day with the rest of the WORLD.

Chess Players Association of Nigeria (CPAN)

Good Afternoon, Chess Lovers and family! 📚🏆 Get ready to celebrate International Chess Day on July 20th, 2025! 🎉 CPAN has exciting plans:

1. Online Chess Tournament: Join us at 8 PM (Registration: N1,000)
2. Promote Chess on Twitter: Share one of five activities (Registration: N1,000)
3. Late Registration is N1,500(Which commences after 6pm 20th.July.2025)

We invite well-wishers, enthusiasts, and supporters to join us! We're calling on more sponsors to make this day one of the biggest online events in Nigeria!

CPAN is donating N120,000!!!!.
You want to be a fellow sponsor and support this initiative please reach out to (Gen.Sec)08088501366.
Let's make this the biggest Nigerian Online event in recent times as we celebrate Chess.

Don't miss out! Register now and be part of the celebration! 🎉 Let's make this International Chess Day unforgettable! 💡

Greetings Chess Family and lovers,
Trust me when I say these are two of two events you won’t want to miss as we prepare to mark the International Chess Day come 20th July, 2025 as CPAN.

As this year’s tag stands as “Every Move Counts” we are aiming at uniting minds with every move as they in singular forms counts to the collecting efforts we all push in.

Let’s join hands together and celebrate ourselves. Sponsors are welcomed.

Kindly see flyer for details.

Signed CPAN.

Chess Players Association of Nigeria (CPAN)

Official Address from the President of Chess Players Association of Nigeria – CPAN.

A new chapter is unfolding in the story of Nigerian chess.

With the recent inauguration of a committed leadership team at the Chess Players Association of Nigeria (CPAN), we are charting a bold course for the future of the game—one rooted in vision, structure, and inclusion.

Our roadmap is rich and intentional: from grassroots development and youth engagement to high-profile online and offline tournaments, we are laying the foundation for sustainable chess excellence across Nigeria. Over the next 6 to 12 months, we are implementing purposeful programs that prioritize what truly matters—access, visibility, and opportunity for every chess player.

As we prepare to celebrate International Chess Day on 20th July 2025, we invite the entire global chess family to stand with us.

Let’s create Nigeria’s largest online chess tournament, packed with prizes and energy. Let’s bring chess into public spaces—malls, schools, parks—through eye-catching cage matches and mini events. Let’s own the digital conversation—from trending hashtags to viral content—especially on X (formerly Twitter). Let’s make this day unforgettable.

And to our esteemed sponsors and partners, this is your moment to be part of something truly transformational. Support CPAN. Support Nigerian chess. Be part of the legacy we’re building—a future of champions, community, and connection through the 64 squares.
The new dawn is here. Together, let’s make it remarkable.
With passion and purpose.

Gens Una Sumus

Oluwadara Adegbayi
President,
Chess Players Association of Nigeria (CPAN)

UPDATE: CPAN General Elections 2025 - Official Results

The Electoral Committee of the Chess Players Association of Nigeria (CPAN) is pleased to announce the results of the highly anticipated and keenly contested 2025 CPAN General Elections.

Out of 199 registered electorates, a total of 123 valid votes were cast.

Below are the official results for each position:

President

Adegbayi Oluwadara - 68 votes

Hassan Suleiman - 55 votes

Vice President (Unopposed)

Atabor Job - 123 votes

General Secretary

Okpongete Edidiong Aniefiok - 62 votes

Ikuenomore Ayodeji Olumuyiwa - 29 votes

Anthony Asuquo - 29 votes

Tamunokuro Iyowuna - 3 votes

Assistant General Secretary

Musa Kamal - 102 votes

Abyem Afa Joseph - 21 votes

Treasurer

Adeyemi Peculiar Ayoola - 80 votes

Ada Roseline Jila - 43 votes

Financial Secretary

Oyewale Alexis Oluchi - 65 votes

Onwusilikam I. Kenneth - 58 votes

Communications Director

Peter Olusola Akinjute - 70 votes

Udochukwu Obinna - 40 votes

Kelevhi Emmanuel Okoroe-Kalu - 13 votes

Youth Director

Goodluck Chukwunyere Ezeocha - 62 votes

Agbakoba Onyeka Martins - 43 votes

Musa Abdullahi Akwe - 13 votes

Albert Abbott Wakili - 5 votes

Welfare Director

Cassandra Mendie Otobong - 104 votes

Noah Oche Prince - 15 votes

Konju Martins - 4 votes

Legal Adviser (Unopposed)

Kenneth Chiemeka Anoka - 123 votes

All results stated above have been confirmed and validated by the Electoral Committee.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all elected candidates and express our deep appreciation to all participants, voters, and stakeholders for their commitment to a transparent, fair, and progressive electoral process.

Let us continue to work together in unity to build a stronger and more vibrant CPAN.

Signed,
CPAN Electoral Committee

Announcement: CPAN Elections – Confirmed Candidates!

The Electoral Committee Members of The Chess Players Association of Nigeria (CPAN) are pleased to announce that the following individuals have officially accepted their nominations and will be contesting in the upcoming CPAN elections:

CPAN Electoral Candidates for:

President:

1. Adegbayi Oluwadara
2. Suleiman Hassan Jubril

Vice President:

1. Husseini Salihu Ndakwo
2. Anthony Ogor
3. Job Atabor

General Secretary:

1. Ikuenomore Ayodeji Olumuyiwa
2. Tamunokuro Iyowuna
3. Okpongete Edidiong Aniefiok
4. Anthony Asuquo

Assistant General Secretary:

1. Musa Kamal
2. Abyem Afa Joseph

Treasurer:

1. Adeyemi Peculiar Ayoola
2. Ada Roseline Jila

Communications Director:

1. Kelevhi Emmanuel Okoroe-Kalu
2. Peter Olusola Akinjute
3. Udochukwu Obinna

Youth Director:

1. Goodluck Chukwunyere Ezeocha
2. Agbakoba Onyeka Martins
3. Albert Abbott Wakili
4. Musa Abdullahi Akwe

Welfare Director:

1. Konju Martins
2. Cassandra Mendie Otobong
3. Noah Oche Prince

Legal Adviser:

Kenneth Chiemeka Anoka

All positions listed above have confirmed candidates and will proceed to the campaign phase, starting 11:59pm tonight.

🟨 Financial Secretary: Nominations Still Open!
We invite interested and eligible members to submit their nominations for the position of Financial Secretary. This is a crucial role in the leadership of CPAN, and we encourage passionate individuals with integrity and financial competence to step forward.

Kindly submit your nomination for this position before the end of tomorrow, June 7th, 2025.

Let us continue to build a transparent and progressive CPAN together.

Signed,

CPAN Electoral Committee

Update - CPAN Electoral Process!

The geographical spread of nominations remains one of the most compelling aspects of the ongoing electoral process for the Chess Players Association of Nigeria (CPAN).

At this stage, a total of fifteen (15) individuals have submitted nominations across six (6) elective positions.

The position of Youth Director currently leads in interest, with nine (9) nominations received.

The offices of Vice President and Welfare Director have each attracted two (2) nominations.

In contrast, the positions of President and Secretary have so far recorded only one (1) nomination each.

As the nomination window draws to a close, all eligible members are encouraged to actively participate by nominating credible and committed individuals to serve in these key positions. Your engagement is vital to shaping the future of our association.

The deadline for submitting nominations remains Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

With over a hundred (100+) registration in, you don't want to be left out of the movement!

Register Today and become eligible to decide who your next set of leaders will be!

Click The Link Below to Register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZj5SeJ7PsMku1LjbCPjr8LdBANb5s-hue_4XLCcX51ndVjQ/viewform?usp=sharing

Registration Closes Soon!!

Only 51 People Have Registered for CPAN So Far!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of history.

Register today to secure your eligibility to vote and be voted for in the upcoming elections!

Click the link below to register now:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZj5SeJ7PsMku1LjbCPjr8LdBANb5s-hue_4XLCcX51ndVjQ/viewform?usp=sharing

The Time is Now!!

Don’t sleep on it!!

Join us at the chess movie show at Landmark Boulevard Victoria Island. Today at 6pm