Jude Idada has been declared winner of the 2019 Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) prize  money of $100,000 for Nigeria literature.

Former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon flanked by the NLNG prize winners in science and literature

Idada was declared winner from over 80 entries and at his third time of asking, he won the prize money of N36,000,000 with his book, Boom Boom.

In his emotional speech, Idada dedicated the NLNG prize to “everyone living with sickle cell anaemia” who he described as warriors.

He also dedicated the award to his niece, nicknamed Boom Boom, whom he described as the inspiration behind the book.

“This award is for everyone; the last three finalists, the 12-year-old girl that was also a contender and one of those cheering me all the way. We will keep winning.”

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